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gastric juice collapse: digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid and mucin and the enzymes pepsin and rennin and lipase

endocrine collapse: of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system"

hormone collapse: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

bile collapse: a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

semen collapse: the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

sperm collapse: the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material"

lactation collapse: the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands; the period following birth during which milk is secreted; "lactation normally continues until weaning"

mucus collapse: protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium

enzyme collapse: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

rheum collapse: rhubarb; a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose)

ejaculation collapse: an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion; the discharge of semen in males

adsorbent collapse: a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance; having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface

emission collapse: the act of emitting; causing to flow forth; the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe); the release of electrons from parent atoms

spongy collapse: like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed; easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility; "spongy bread"

bibulous collapse: given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol; "a bibulous fellow"; "a bibulous evening"; "his boozy drinking companions"; "thick boozy singing"; "a drunken binge"; "two drunken gentlemen holding each other up"; "sottish behavior"

darkening collapse: becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky"

extrusion collapse: squeezing out by applying pressure; "an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube"; "the expulsion of pus from the pimple"

thirsty collapse: able to take in large quantities of moisture; "thirsty towels"; feeling a need or desire to drink; "after playing hard the children were thirsty"; needing moisture; "thirsty fields under a rainless sky"

secretion collapse: a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell; the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance

saliva collapse: 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

digestion collapse: learning and coming to understand ideas and information; "his appetite for facts was better than his digestion"; the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body; the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

ejection collapse: the act of forcing out someone or something; "the ejection of troublemakers by the police"; "the child's expulsion from school"

tear collapse: the act of tearing; "he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear"; a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes"; fill with tears or shed tears; "Her eyes were tearing"; to separate or be separated by force; "planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars"; separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"; move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"

gall collapse: abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury; a skin sore caused by chafing; irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit"

liver collapse: large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes; liver of an animal used as meat; someone who lives in a place; "a liver in cities"; a person who has a special life style; "a high liver"

elimination collapse: the murder of a competitor; the act of removing or getting rid of something; the act of removing an unknown mathematical quantity by combining equations; analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives; the bodily process of discharging waste matter

mystification collapse: the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered; something designed to mystify or bewilder

absorption collapse: (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid; (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium; "the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules"

covering collapse: the act of protecting something by covering it; an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it); a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"

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