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secretion

[si-kree-shuhn] / sɪˈkri ʃən /


NOUN
substance released
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Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by high levels of estradiol, but stimulated by low levels of estradiol.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Secretion of pituitary FSH and LH must decrease.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Secretion of GnRH by the hypothalamus is inhibited by high levels of estradiol, but stimulated by low levels of estradiol.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Secretion increases when you eat, because saliva is essential to moisten food and initiate the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Substances which are completely or partially digested by the Secretion of Drosera.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles




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