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The character 泌 (mì or bì) is a phono-semantic compound, formed with the water radical 氵 (shuǐ) on the left to indicate its association with liquids, and the phonetic component 必 (bì) on the right. This structure conveys the idea of liquid movement or flow. Originally, the term referred specifically to a gentle or steady flow of water from a source. Over time, as scientific terminology developed, it acquired a specialized meaning in medicine and biology, denoting the physiological process of secretion, such as the production and release of fluids by glands. Today, its primary usage is in biological contexts, like endocrine functions, marking a narrowing from its broader sense of flowing water to a precise scientific term.
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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。