incretion

incretion

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in·cre·tion in-'krē-shən n
1) internal secretion: secretion into the blood or tissues rather than into a cavity or outlet of the body
2) a product of internal secretion: AUTACOID, HORMONE
in·cre·tion·ary -shə-.ner-ē adj

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in·cre·tion (in-kreґshən) internal secretion.

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