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secretory

/ˈsɛkrətri/ adjective · British & US
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What does secretory mean?

adjective

Producing or secreting a substance, especially a hormone or enzyme. Relating to or producing secretion.

Example

"The secretory cells in the pancreas produce digestive enzymes."

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