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secretory /se·cre·to·ry/ (se-kre´tah-re) (se´krĕ-tor″e) pertaining to secretion or affecting the secretions.

se·cre·to·ry (s

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adj.

Relating to or performing secretion.

secretory.

See secretion.

secretory [se-kre´tah-re]

pertaining to secretion.

secretory

pertaining to secretion.

secretory cells

the specialized cells in a secretory gland that perform the secretory function.

secretory component

a polypeptide synthesized by epithelial cells that binds to IgA to form secretory IgA (SIgA).

secretory diarrhea

see secretory diarrhea.

secretory endpieces

see adenomere.

secretory granules

intracellular granules composed of secretory proteins after their conversion by the Golgi apparatus.

secretory IgA (SIgA)

a class of immunoglobulin found in some body secretions, e.g. saliva, respiratory secretions, milk and colostrum, that is responsible for local immunity. See also immunoglobulin.

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secretory (redirected from secretory cells)

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