incretion

[ in-kree-shuhn ]

noun

, Physiology.

1. a substance, as a hormone, that is secreted internally.
2. the process of such secretion.

incretion

/ -trɪ; ɪnˈkriːʃən; ˈɪnkrɪtərɪ /

noun

1. direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp of a hormone from an endocrine gland
2. the substance so secreted

Derived Forms

• inˈcretionary, adjective

Other Words From

• in·cretion·ary in·cre·to·ry [in, -kri-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of incretion¹

in- ² + (se)cretion

Word History and Origins

Origin of incretion¹

C20: from in- ² + ( se ) cretion