secreter

• Nom désignant tout organe ou structure qui synthétise et libère des substances nécessaires à l'organisme, soit par des canaux (glandes exocrines), soit directement dans le sang (glandes endocrines).

A noun referring to any of various organs or structures that synthesize and release substances needed by the body, either through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.

1. Secreting organC1formalmedical

   An organ or cell that synthesizes and releases a substance, such as a hormone or enzyme, for use by the body.

   glande sécrétrice

   • The pancreas is a major secreter of digestive enzymes.
   • The thyroid gland acts as a secreter of hormones that regulate metabolism.
   • Certain cells in the stomach function as secreters of gastric acid.

   Synonymesgland