secretor

• Sustantivo que designa un órgano, glándula o célula que sintetiza y libera sustancias como hormonas o enzimas, ya sea a través de conductos o directamente al torrente sanguíneo.

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.

   Órgano o glándula secretora

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgland