Plural of secretion
regular plural
The plural of secretion is secretions.
Forms of secretion
| Singular | secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | secretions |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Secretions in a sentence
- The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself.From the entry acrid
- Stimulation of MOR in the intestines reduces propulsatile and diminishes intestinal secretions.2016, Gary S. Firestein, Ralph Budd, Sherine E Gabriel, Kelley and Firestein's Textbook of Rheumatology, →ISBN, page 1084. From the entry propulsatile
- Excessive and sticky-thick mucus secretions may be observed in the valleculae, piriform sinuses, and endolarynx.2015 July 16, “Association between Chronic Laryngitis and Particulate Matter Based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination…. From the entry endolarynx
- People foam at the mouth when forced to breathe through massive secretions of fluid in their lungs.2013 August 1, Ian Sample, “UN team heads to Syria to inspect sites of alleged chemical weapon attacks”, in The Guardian. From the entry foam at the mouth
- Secretions from glands are produced by merocrine, apocrine and holocrine modes of secretion (Fig. 3.4).2011, S. M. Kisia, Vertebrates: Structures and Functions, page 53. From the entry merocrine
Meaning of secretion
- noun Any substance that is secreted by an organism.
- noun The act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland.
- noun The act of hiding something.
Questions about the plural of secretion
- What is the plural of secretion?
- The plural of secretion is secretions.
- Is secretion countable?
- Secretion is a countable and uncountable noun.
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