as in stashing
the placing of something out of sight
the secretion of their money in the backyard turned out to be a huge mistake
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibition ameliorates tau toxicity via enhanced tau secretion.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The snail secretion contains ample barrier-protecting peptides, which are fantastic for your skin.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Dandruff formation Dandruff is not necessarily a sign of infrequent hair washing, but our scalp continuously produces sebum, an oily secretion that protects and moisturizes the skin and hair.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The snail secretion contains ample barrier-protecting peptides, which are fantastic for your skin.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Dandruff formation Dandruff is not necessarily a sign of infrequent hair washing, but our scalp continuously produces sebum, an oily secretion that protects and moisturizes the skin and hair.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Secretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secretion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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