secretion (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
Outgoing links
Hypernym liquid body substance, bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour
Hyponym ganoin, ganoine; lacrimal secretion, lachrymal secretion; perspiration, sweat, sudor; hormone, endocrine, internal secretion; intestinal juice; autacoid, autocoid; synovia, synovial fluid; mucus, mucous secretion; saliva, spit, spittle; sebum; royal jelly; musk; nectar; pheromone
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) secretory → secretion
Hypernym ganoin, ganoine; lacrimal secretion, lachrymal secretion; perspiration, sweat, sudor; hormone, endocrine, internal secretion; intestinal juice; autacoid, autocoid; synovia, synovial fluid; mucus, mucous secretion; saliva, spit, spittle; sebum; royal jelly; musk; nectar; pheromone
Hyponym liquid body substance, bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour

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