Wordiyosecretion
🇬🇧 UK/sɪ'kriːʃ(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/si'kri:ʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A substance produced and released by a gland or cell; the process of producing such a substance
分泌物；分泌（过程）
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.hormone secretion激素分泌
- 2.mucus secretion黏液分泌
- 3.excessive secretion分泌过多／分泌过剩
- 4.secretion of enzymes酶的分泌
Example Sentences
- 1.
Excessive secretion of cortisol can lead to a condition known as Cushing's syndrome.
- 2.
The secretion of saliva begins as soon as food enters the mouth.
- 3.
Mucus secretions in the airways help trap dust and pathogens.