Worder Dictionary
Search English words

English dictionary: words starting with secretin

Share

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

My Worder

Please register or authorize in order to use all the features of our service.

Study English words for free

Worder is a free project where you can save words, add translations and study English words.

In order to use our service, you need a free account. You can sign in or sign up an account right now. You can use it in our application afterward.

* The project is being actively developed right now. So, not all functions are available, but we update it regularly.

Learn English words everywhere!

All our English words and phrases are available for learning for free in our mobile application.