#secretion  a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
  supertype:  #liquid_body_substance__bodily_fluid__body_fluid__humor__humour  the liquid parts of the body
  subtype:  #ganoin__ganoine  shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales
  subtype:  #lacrimal_secretion__lachrymal_secretion__lachrymalsecretion  saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball
  subtype:  #perspiration__sweat__sudor  salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; "sweat poured off his brow"
  subtype:  #hormone__internalsecretion  an endocrine secretion that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
     subtype:  #adrenocorticotropic_hormone__adrenocorticotropichormone__adrenocorticotrophic_hormone__ACTH__adrenocorticotropin__adrenocorticotrophin__corticotropin__corticotrophin  a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
     subtype:  #epinephrine__epinephrin__adrenaline__Adrenalin  a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
     subtype:  #gastrin  polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; induces the secretion of gastric juice
     subtype:  #glucagon  a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
     subtype:  #gonadotropin__gonadotrophin__gonadotropic_hormone__gonadotrophic_hormone__gonadotrophichormone  hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity
        subtype:  #follicle-stimulating_hormone__FSH  a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates growth of Graafian follicles in female mammals, and activates sperm-forming cells in male mammals
        subtype:  #human_chorionic_gonadotropin__humanchorionicgonadotropin__human_chorionic_gonadotrophin__humanchorionicgonadotrophin__hcg  hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
        subtype:  #luteinizing_hormone__LH__interstitial_cell-stimulating_hormone__ICSH  a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
        subtype:  #prolactin__lactogenichormone__luteotropin  gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
     subtype:  #insulin  hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
        subtype:  #Lente_Insulin__Lente_Iletin  trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus
        subtype:  #recombinant_human_insulin__recombinanthumaninsulin__humulin  a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin
     subtype:  #melatonin  hormone secreted by the pineal gland
     subtype:  #neurohormone  a hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin)
     subtype:  #oxytocin__Pitocin  hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
     subtype:  #parathyroid_hormone__parathyroidhormone__parathormone  hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
     subtype:  #relaxin  hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor
     subtype:  #hypothalamic_releasing_hormone__releasing_hormone__releasinghormone__RH__releasing_factor__releasingfactor__hypothalamic_releasing_factor  any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each releasing hormone causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormone
     subtype:  #secretin  peptic hormone produced by the mucous lining of the small intestine; can stimulate secretion by the pancreas and liver
     subtype:  #somatotropin__somatotrophin__somatotropic_hormone__somatotrophic_hormone__somatotrophichormone__STH__human_growth_hormone__growth_hormone  a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans
        subtype:  #Protropin  trade name of a synthetic human growth hormone given to children deficient in the hormone; use by athletes and weight lifters is banned by the United States Olympic Committee
     subtype:  #thymosin  hormone secreted by the thymus; stimulates immunological activity of lymphoid tissue
     subtype:  #thyroid_hormone  any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically
        subtype:  #calcitonin__thyrocalcitonin  thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone
        subtype:  #thyroxine__thyroxin__tetraiodothyronine__T  hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells; "thyroxine is 65% iodine"
        subtype:  #triiodothyronine__liothyronine__T  thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer
     subtype:  #vasopressin__antidiuretic_hormone__ADH__Pitressin  hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
     subtype:  #steroid_hormone__steroidhormone__steroid__sexhormone  any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
        subtype:  #progestin__progestogen  any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
           subtype:  #progesterone__Lipo-Lutin  a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
           subtype:  #megesterol__megestrol_acetate__megestrolacetate  a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
           subtype:  #norethindrone_acetate__norethindroneacetate__norethindrone__norethandrolone__Norlutin  a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
           subtype:  #norethynodrel  a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
           subtype:  #norgestrel  synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
           subtype:  #medroxyprogesterone__Provera  a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
        subtype:  #androgen__androgenic_hormone  male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
           subtype:  #androsterone  an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
           subtype:  #methyltestosterone  an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain
           subtype:  #nandrolone__Durabolin__Kabolin  an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis
           subtype:  #testosterone  a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
        subtype:  #estrogen__oestrogen  a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
           subtype:  #diethylstilbestrol__diethylstilboestrol__stilboestrol__DES  a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
           subtype:  #estradiol__oestradiol  the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer
           subtype:  #estriol__oestriol  a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
           subtype:  #estrone__oestrone__theelin__Estronol  a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
           subtype:  #hexestrol  estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancy
           subtype:  #mestranol  a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
        subtype:  #corticosteroid__corticoid__adrenalcorticalsteroid  a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
           subtype:  #mineralocorticoid  hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
              subtype:  #aldosterone  a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
           subtype:  #glucocorticoid  a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
              subtype:  #corticosterone  secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
              subtype:  #prednisolone__Pediapred__Prelone  a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
              subtype:  #prednisone__Orasone__Deltasone__Liquid_pred__Meticorten  a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
           subtype:  #hydrocortisone__cortisol__Hydrocortone__Cortef  an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
           subtype:  #cortisone__Cortone_Acetate  a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
           subtype:  #dexamethasone__Decadron__Dexamethasone_Intensol__Dexone__Hexadrol__Oradexon  a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
           subtype:  #spironolactone__Aldactone  a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
           subtype:  #triamcinolone__Aristocort__Aristopak__Kenalog  a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
        subtype:  #anabolic_steroid  any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength
     subtype:  #adrenosterone  a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland
     subtype:  #glucocorticoid  a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
     subtype:  #catecholamine  any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
        subtype:  #noradrenaline  a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
        subtype:  #epinephrine__epinephrin__adrenaline__Adrenalin  a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
     subtype:  #melanocyte-stimulating_hormone__MSH  a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes
     subtype:  #thyrotropin__thyrotropichormone__thyrotrophin__thyrotrophic_hormone__thyroid-stimulating_hormone__TSH__tsh  anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
     subtype:  #thyrotropin-releasing_hormone__thyrotropinreleasinghormone__trh__thyrotropin-releasing_factor__thyrotropinreleasingfactor__TRF__trf__protirelin  hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
  subtype:  #intestinal_juice  secretions by glands lining the walls of the intestines
  subtype:  #autacoid__autocoid  any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification
     subtype:  #prostaglandin  potent hormone-like substance found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen); produced in response to trauma and may affect blood pressure and metabolism and smooth muscle activity
  subtype:  #synovia__synovialfluid  viscid lubricating fluid secreted by the membrane lining joints and tendon sheaths etc.
  subtype:  #mucus__mucu__mucous_secretion  protective secretion of the mucous membranes
     subtype:  #sputum__phlegm  expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
     subtype:  #snot  nasal mucus
     subtype:  #booger  dried nasal mucus
     subtype:  #leukorrhea__leucorrhea  discharge of white mucous material from the vagina; often an indication of infection
  subtype:  #saliva__spit__spittle  a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
     subtype:  #drool__dribble__slobber  saliva spilling from the mouth
     subtype:  #tobacco_juice__tobaccojuice  saliva colored brown by tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco)
  subtype:  #sebum  the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin
     subtype:  #smegma  a white secretion of the sebaceous glands of the foreskin
  subtype:  #royal_jelly__royaljelly  a secretion of the pharyngeal glands of bees that is fed to very young larvae and to bees destined to be queens
  subtype:  #musk.secretion  an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
  subtype:  #nectar  a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  subtype:  #pheromone  a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species

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