Definition of Secretor

1. Noun. Any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.

Exact synonyms: Gland, Secreter, Secretory Organ
Specialized synonyms: Green Gland, Sericterium, Serictery, Silk Gland, Duct Gland, Exocrine, Exocrine Gland, Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Generic synonyms: Organ
Terms within: Acinus
Derivative terms: Glandular, Secrete

Definition of Secretor

1. one that secretes [n -S] - See also: secretes

Medical Definition of Secretor

1. An individual whose bodily fluids (saliva, semen, vaginal secretions) contain a water-soluble form of the antigens of the ABO blood group. Secretors constitute 80% of the population. In forensic medicine, the examination of fluids has enhanced the ability of law enforcement officials to develop identifying information about perpetrators and narrow a field of suspects. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Secretor

secretion
secretionary
secretions
secretion vector
secretive
secretively
secretiveness
secretiveness
secretivenesses
secretly
secretogogue
secretogranins
secretomotor
secretomotor nerve
secretor (current term)
secretor (current term)
secretories
secretors
secretory
secretory
secretory canaliculus
secretory carcinoma
secretory cell
secretory component
secretory component of IgA
secretory cyst
secretory duct
secretory granule
secretory immunoglobulin
secretory immunoglobulin A

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