secretory

[si-kree-tuh-ree]

se·cre·to·ry

[si-kree-tuh-ree] adjective, noun, plural se·cre·to·ries.
adjective
1.
pertaining to secretion.
2.
performing the process of secretion.
noun
3.
a secretory organ, vessel, or the like.

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Secretory is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1685–95; secret(ion) + -ory1

non·se·cre·to·ry, adjective, noun, plural non·se·cre·to·ries.
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secretory (sɪˈkriːtərɪ)
 
adj
of, relating to, or producing a secretion: a secretory cell; secretory function

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secretory se·cre·to·ry (sĭ-krē'tə-rē)
adj.
Relating to or performing secretion.

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