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secretor

/sɪˈkriː.tɔːr/

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noun

/sɪˈkriː.tɔːr/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее орган или железу, которые синтезируют и выделяют вещества, такие как гормоны или ферменты, либо через протоки, либо непосредственно в кровоток.

A noun referring to an organ or gland that synthesizes and releases substances, such as hormones or enzymes, either through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.

  1. Gland or organ that secretesC1formalmedical

    Any organ or tissue that produces and releases a substance, such as a hormone or enzyme, for use by the body.

    ruСекретор

    • The pancreas is a major secretor of digestive enzymes.
    • The thyroid gland acts as a secretor of hormones that regulate metabolism.
    • The salivary glands are secretors that produce saliva to aid in digestion.

    Synonymsgland

Forms
  • secretors plural form
  • secretors' possessive plural form
  • secretor's possessive singular form