as in stashing
the placing of something out of sight
the secretion of their money in the backyard turned out to be a huge mistake
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Practice Good Hygiene The primary way to prevent the spread of RSV is to practice good handwashing and control secretions, says Amy Edwards, M.D., an assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
His difficulty raising secretions and clearing his lungs is a particular concern
If all goes well, Pope Francis is expected to stay in the hospital for another week.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite efforts to improve lung function through respiratory physiotherapy, Francis' condition suggests an ongoing struggle with secretion clearance, potentially due to muscle weakness and limited physical activity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Measles is spread through contact with infected nasal or throat secretions, according to the WHO.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
His difficulty raising secretions and clearing his lungs is a particular concern
If all goes well, Pope Francis is expected to stay in the hospital for another week.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite efforts to improve lung function through respiratory physiotherapy, Francis' condition suggests an ongoing struggle with secretion clearance, potentially due to muscle weakness and limited physical activity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Measles is spread through contact with infected nasal or throat secretions, according to the WHO.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Secretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secretion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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