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secreted

/ˈsɛkrɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does secreted mean?

verb

Past tense of secrete, to produce and discharge a substance, such as an enzyme or hormone, from a cell or gland. To produce and release a substance, such as a protein or a hormone, from a cell or gland.

Example

"The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels."

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