Szekretálni

Szekretálni is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to secrete" in English. It is primarily used in a biological context to describe the process by which glands or cells release substances. These substances can be hormones, enzymes, mucus, or other fluids that serve a specific function within an organism. For example, salivary glands szekretálni saliva, and the pancreas szekretálni insulin. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the release of something, though this is less common. The word itself is derived from the Latin word "secretio," meaning separation or discharge. In scientific and medical contexts in Hungary, szekretálni is the standard term used to describe this physiological process. The related noun is "szekréció" (secretion). Understanding the act of szekretálni is fundamental to comprehending various bodily functions and processes.