secrezione

Definitions of secrezione
  1. noun
    the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
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    type of:
    processo biologico, processo organico
    a process occurring in living organisms
  2. noun
    a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
    synonyms: umore
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    lacrima
    saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball
    sudore
    salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
    ormone
    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.
    muco
    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, sputo
    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
    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
    bava, sbavatura
    saliva spilling from the mouth
    type of:
    liquido organico
    the liquid parts of the body
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