secreción

Definitions of secreción
  1. noun
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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    sudor, transpiración, traspiración
    salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
    hormona
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
    sinovia
    viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.
    baba, babaza, mocarro, moco, mocosidad, mucosa, mucosidad
    protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
    saliva
    a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
    almizcle
    an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
    néctar
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
    adrenalina
    a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
    insulina
    hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
    esputo, expectoración, gargajo
    expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
    baba
    saliva spilling from the mouth
    esteroide
    any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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    fluido corporal
    the liquid parts of the body
  2. noun
    the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
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    salivación
    the secretion of saliva
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    proceso biológico
    a process occurring in living organisms
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