Definitions

1. verb

to produce or discharge a fluid or other substance from a gland or other organ.

“The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes to aid in digestion.”

2. noun

a fluid or other substance produced or discharged from a gland or other organ.

“The secretion from the wound was a thick, yellow liquid.”

3. verb

to keep or hide something secret, often for a malicious or illicit purpose.

“The company was accused of secretly bribing government officials.”

4. noun

a private or confidential matter.

“The secret was revealed in a newspaper article.”