secretion

• Nom désignant le processus biologique par lequel une substance est synthétisée et libérée par une cellule ou une glande, ou la substance spécialisée elle-même qui est produite et sécrétée.

A noun referring to the biological process by which a substance is synthesized and released from a cell or gland, or the specialized substance itself that is produced and released.

1. Process of releasing substanceB2formalmedical

   The biological process by which a cell or gland synthesizes and releases a specific substance.

   Sécrétion (processus biologique)

   • The secretion of hormones is regulated by the endocrine system.
   • Salivary secretion begins when you smell food.
   • The pancreas is responsible for the secretion of digestive enzymes.

   Synonymesdischargeemissionexudationrelease

2. Released substanceB2formalmedical

   A functionally specialized substance, such as a hormone or enzyme, that is released from a gland or cell.

   substance sécrétée

   • Mucus is a secretion that protects the lining of the respiratory tract.
   • The gland produces a thick, oily secretion.
   • Sweat is a secretion that helps regulate body temperature.

   Synonymesdischargeemissionexudate