incretory
ʃən noun Physiology.
1.
a substance, as a hormone, that is secreted internally.
2.
the process of such secretion.
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incretion (ɪnˈkriːʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland |
| 2. | the substance so secreted |
| [C20: from | |
| in'cretionary | |
| —adj | |
| incretory | |
| —adj | |
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| incretion (ɪnˈkriːʃən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland |
| 2. | the substance so secreted |
| [C20: from | |
| in'cretionary | |
| —adj | |
| incretory | |
| —adj | |
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incretion in·cre·tion (ĭn-krē'shən)
n.
The process of internal secretion characteristic of endocrine glands.
The product of this process; a hormone.
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