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to secrete
01
(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body
Transitive: to secrete a liquid substance
02
to hide something, often by placing it out of sight
Transitive: to secrete sth
secrete
v
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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