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secretion

[si-kree-shuhn] / sɪˈkri ʃən /


NOUN
substance released
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Secretion of these hormones is stimulated by acetylcholine release from preganglionic sympathetic fibers innervating the adrenal medulla.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by high levels of estradiol, but stimulated by low levels of estradiol.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by low levels of estrogen but stimulated by high levels of estrogen.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by low levels of estrogen but stimulated by high levels of estrogen.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Secretion of urine ceased on the morning of the 20th, followed by death at 11 P.M.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various




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