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to secrete
01
(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body
02
to hide something, often by placing it out of sight
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin, regulating blood sugar levels in the body.
The magician skillfully secreted a small object in his palm during the trick.
The squirrel secreted nuts in various places throughout the garden.
The spy learned to secrete important documents in a hidden compartment.
Salivary glands are examples of exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the oral cavity through ducts, aiding in digestion.
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