secrete

/sɪkɹˈiːt/

/sɪˈkɹit/

to secrete

MAIN VERB

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body

synonyms : release

place out of sight; keep secret

Examples

1. Enamel-building cells secrete a mixture of chemicals that hardens into mineral crystals.

2. Around Day 12, the follicle secretes a surge of estrogen into the blood stream.

3. So luteinized granulosa cells secrete more progesterone than estrogen during the luteal phase.

4. Our mouths secrete approximately one liter of saliva per day.