Secretory
Secretory
Secretory (pronunciation: /sɪˈkriːtəri/) is an adjective that pertains to the process of secretion, specifically in the context of biological cells and glands.
Etymology
The term "secretory" is derived from the Latin word "secretorius", which means "to set apart". It was first used in the English language in the late 17th century.
Definition
In biology, secretory refers to the process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion. It is a vital process in living organisms.
Related Terms
- Secretion: The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ.
- Exocrine Gland: A gland that secretes substances onto an epithelial surface by way of a duct.
- Endocrine Gland: A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
- Gland: An organ in the human or animal body which secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.
See Also
- Exocytosis: A process by which the contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane.
- Endocytosis: The taking in of matter by a living cell by invagination of its membrane to form a vacuole.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Secretory
- Wikipedia's article - Secretory
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