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incretion
[in-kree-shuhn]
noun
Physiology.
a substance, as a hormone, that is secreted internally.
the process of such secretion.
incretion
/ -trɪ, ɪnˈkriːʃən, ˈɪnkrɪtərɪ /
noun
direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland
the substance so secreted
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Other 51Թ Forms
- incretionary adjective
- incretory adjective
- ˈپDzԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of incretion1
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of incretion1
C20: from in- ² + ( se ) cretion
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