English dictionary: words starting with secreti

noun

A hormone released into the bloodstream by the duodenum (especially in response to acidity) to stimulate secretion by the liver and pancreas.

Usage examples:

The duodenum is important in the secretion of a number of hormones, including secretin, cholecystok…

verb

(of a cell, gland, or organ) produce and discharge (a substance).

Usage examples:

Insulin is secreted in response to rising levels of glucose in the blood

noun

A process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

Usage examples:

Alcohol had a stimulatory effect on gastric acid secretion

noun

A process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

Usage examples:

Alcohol had a stimulatory effect on gastric acid secretion

adjective

(of a person or an organization) inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information.

Usage examples:

She was very secretive about her past

adverb

In a way that hides your feelings, thoughts, intentions, or actions from other people

Usage examples:

They denied meeting secretively., she smiled secretively.

noun

The quality or fact of hiding your feelings, thoughts, intentions, and actions from other people

Usage examples:

I don't see the need for all this secretiveness., the secretiveness of the organization has aroused…