O
AI-generated image

secreting

/ˈsɛkrɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does secreting mean?

verb

Producing or releasing a substance, especially a hormone or enzyme, from a gland or cell. Involving the production or release of a substance.

Example

"The pancreas is secreting insulin to regulate blood sugar levels."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for secreting?

What's the opposite of secreting?

Rhymes with secreting