Secreted
/ˈsiː.krɪ.tɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Produced and discharged by a cell, gland, or bodily organ, especially as relevant in biomedical legal contexts such as patent or regulatory law.
The patent application detailed the secreted proteins implicated in the therapeutic process.
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Commentary
Typically used in contexts involving biotechnology patents or regulatory compliance, emphasizing the origin and nature of substances or information.
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