Incretion


[in-kree-shuh n] /ɪnˈkri ʃən/

noun, Physiology.
1.
a substance, as a hormone, that is secreted internally.
2.
the process of such .
/ɪnˈkriːʃən/
noun (physiol)
1.
direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland
2.
the substance so secreted

incretion in·cre·tion (ĭn-krē’shən)
n.

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