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noun


(1)   A functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
(2)   The organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
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Etymology 1


1646, from <

Noun



  1. Any substance that is secreted by an organism.
  2. The act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland.

Noun


  1. The act of hiding something.
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