secretion
61internal secretion — n. a substance secreted directly into the blood, as by an endocrine gland; hormone * * * …
62lateral secretion — ▪ geology geological process by which ore minerals dissolved from wall rocks by percolating waters are redeposited in nearby openings. Put forth in 1847, the theory was vigorously attacked in the late 1800s by geologists who contended that… …
63ADH secretion, inappropriate — The syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) results in the inability to put out dilute urine, perturbs fluid (and electrolyte) balance, and causes nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, confusion and convulsions. This syndrome …
64gland of external secretion — n EXOCRINE GLAND …
65gland of internal secretion — n ENDOCRINE GLAND …
66internal secretion — n HORMONE (1a) * * * a hormone; a substance secreted by an organ or structure of the endocrine system (q.v.). Cf. external s …
67external secretion — a secretion discharged by an exocrine gland (q.v.) to an external or internal surface of the body. Cf. internal s …
68internal secretion — /ɪnˌtɜnəl səˈkriʃən/ (say in.ternuhl suh kreeshuhn) noun the secretion directly into the bloodstream of a substance manufactured within the body, especially a hormone …
69internal secretion — n. a substance secreted directly into the blood, as by an endocrine gland; hormone …
70internal secretion — noun Date: 1895 hormone 1 …