secernment
1. [ noun ] (biology,medicine) the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
Synonyms: secretion
Related terms: organic_process galactosis salivation hypersecretion secrete
2. [ noun ] (psychology) the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
Synonyms: discrimination
Related terms: basic_cognitive_process differentiation taste individualization discriminate
Similar spelling:   secernate