English dictionary: words starting with secreta

noun

A substance which promotes secretion.

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Potent secretagogues for calcitonin

noun

A small writing desk; an escritoire.

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One of the finest pieces of french royal furniture in the wallace collection is the secretaire made…

adjective

Relating to the work or position of a secretary.

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A secretarial job

noun

A permanent administrative office or department, especially a governmental one.

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The european secretariat in luxembourg

noun

A permanent administrative office or department, especially a governmental one.

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The european secretariat in luxembourg

noun

A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks.

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She was secretary to david wilby mp

noun

A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, make appointments, and carry out administrative tasks.

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She was secretary to david wilby mp

noun

In the uk, a member of parliament who is in charge of a government department

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She became secretary of state for education after spending three years as environment secretary.