When squeezed, Tom's spot secreted pus.
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Secreted
/ˈsiːkɹə.tɪd/
Synonyms for "secreted" (14 found)
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8 entriesactionbiological processbiological productcellular secretionconcealmenthidden statesecretory productverb
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11 entriesCollocations
12 entriesprotein secretionsecreted awaysecreted enzymesecreted enzymessecreted hormonesecreted hormonessecreted mucussecreted proteinsecreted substancesecretion of enzymessecretory glandssecretory product
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7 entriesSample sentences
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The key to sexual attraction may be pheromones—airborne chemicals secreted from the body that are known to alter behavior.
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Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta say the secreted peptide — a subunit of a protein chain — kills dozens of flu strains that plague humans. It is effective against H1 viruses, including ones that could cause pandemics.
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