Bodily Secretions (also known as Bodily Secretion, Secretion, Bodily): Endogenous substances produced through the activity of intact cells of glands, tissues, or organs.

NIH MeSH · D012634Anatomy

Bodily Secretions

Also known asBodily Secretion · Secretion, Bodily · Secretions, Bodily · Secretions · Secretion

Definition

Endogenous substances produced through the activity of intact cells of glands, tissues, or organs.

MeSH classification

  • A12.200

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Common questions about Bodily Secretions

What does Bodily Secretions mean in medicine?
Endogenous substances produced through the activity of intact cells of glands, tissues, or organs. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bodily Secretions known by any other names?
Yes. Bodily Secretions is also referred to as Bodily Secretion, Secretion, Bodily, Secretions, Bodily, Secretions in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bodily Secretions sit in the medical classification?
Bodily Secretions falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A12.200). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Bodily Secretions?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D012634) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗