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The character "泌" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the water radical (氵) to indicate its association with liquids and the component "必" which serves primarily a phonetic function. Etymologically, it initially conveyed the idea of filtering or secreting fluids, as evidenced in classical texts where it described the gradual flow or oozing of water. Over time, its meaning shifted from broader aquatic movements to more specialized biological processes, now predominantly found in modern terms such as "分泌" referring to physiological secretion and "泌尿" related to urinary functions, while its compositional form has stayed consistent.
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皮肤分泌汗液。
唾液腺分泌唾液。
泌尿系统很重要。
内分泌调节身体。
医生检查他的泌尿系统。
这种激素由垂体分泌。
研究内分泌疾病需要专业知识。
泌乳过程受多种激素调控。