secrete

• Verb, das die Produktion und Abgabe eines Stoffes durch eine Zelle oder Drüse bezeichnet oder das Verbergen bzw. Geheimhalten von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing and releasing a substance from a cell or gland, or to conceal or hide something.

1. Produce and releaseB2formalmedical

   To generate and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ.

   Absondern

   • The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar.
   • Salivary glands secrete saliva to aid digestion.
   • Certain cells secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

   Synonymedischargeemitexcreteproducerelease

2. Conceal or hideB2formal

   To put something in a hidden or secret place.

   Verstecken

   • The spy secreted the documents in a false wall.
   • She secreted the key under a loose floorboard.
   • He secreted the treasure in a cave deep in the forest.

   Synonymeburycacheconcealensconcehidescreenshroudstash

   Antonymediscloseexposerevealuncover