incretion
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in·cre·tion
(ĭn-krē′shən)n.
1. The process of internal secretion characteristic of endocrine glands.
2. The product of this process; a hormone.
[in- + (se)cretion.]
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incretion
(ɪnˈkriːʃən)n
1. (Physiology) direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland
2. (Physiology) the substance so secreted
[C20: from in-2 + (se)cretion]
inˈcretionary, incretory adj
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in·cre·tion
n. incresión, secreción interna o endocrina.
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