secretory

adjective

1. pertaining to secretion.
2. performing the process of secretion.

noun, plural se·cre·to·ries.

3. a secretory organ, vessel, or the like.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or producing a secretiona secretory cell; secretory function

adj.1690s; see secrete + -ory. adj.

1. Relating to or performing secretion.