[sɪˈkriːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a cell, gland, or organ) produce and discharge (a substance)
(e.g: insulin is secreted in response to rising levels of glucose in the blood)


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Origin:
early 18th century: back-formation from secretion

[sɪˈkriːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- conceal; hide
(e.g: the assets had been secreted in Swiss bank accounts)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: alteration of the obsolete verb secret ‘keep secret’