secreter

• Substantivo que designa qualquer órgão ou estrutura que sintetiza e secreta substâncias necessárias ao organismo, seja por ductos, seja diretamente na corrente sanguínea.

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.

   Órgão secretor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgland