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secretion

[si-kree-shuhn] / sɪˈkri ʃən /


NOUN
substance released
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At the same time, genes essential for normal liver function, including those involved in metabolism and protein secretion, were gradually shut down.

From Science Daily

Future research could also explore how to safely boost CtBP2 secretion in the bloodstream to slow age-related decline and improve overall well-being.

From Science Daily

The EU has already defined dairy items as products coming from the "normal mammary secretion".

From BBC

In theory, each ingredient plays a role: one dries secretions, another loosens phlegm, a third dulls the cough reflex.

From BBC

"And we didn't see excess mucus secretions ... so we also just immediately knew that we weren't stressing out the animals."

From Salon