erittyvä

Erittyvä is a Finnish adjective that translates to "secretory" or "excretory" in English. It describes a substance or process that involves secretion or excretion. In a biological context, it refers to the function of glands or cells that produce and release substances, such as hormones, enzymes, mucus, or waste products. For example, an "erittyvä rauhanen" is a secretory gland, and "erittyvä neste" refers to a secreted fluid.

The term can also be used in a more general sense to describe something that is being discharged or emitted. For instance, a pipe might be described as "erittyvä" if it is leaking or releasing fluid. The specific meaning of "erittyvä" often depends on the context in which it is used, but the core idea remains the release or discharge of a substance. In medicine, understanding secretory and excretory functions is crucial for diagnosing and treating various conditions related to bodily fluids and waste removal.