secretory

/səˈkrɛtɔri/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or relating to secretion; secreting a substance.

“The secretory cells in the pancreas produce digestive enzymes.”

2. noun

A part of a plant that secretes a substance, especially a gland or a specialized cell.

“The secretory tissues in the plant play a crucial role in its growth and development.”

Synonyms

  • glandular
  • secreting

Antonyms

  • absorptive
  • non-secretory