Definition

A person or biological entity that produces and releases substances, such as saliva or other fluids, containing specific antigens related to blood groups.

Example

The secretor's saliva contained the ABO antigens, indicating their blood type.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about blood type secretors?

Yeah, I think they can actually influence some health issues.

Right! It's interesting how secretors can affect things like allergies.

Totally! I read that not everyone is a secretor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Secretor → It is formed from "secretus" (meaning hidden or concealed) and "-or" (meaning one who). The word "secretor" refers to one who secretes or produces substances that are hidden or released from the body.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'produces' ('-or') something that is 'hidden' ('secretus') — that's why a secretor is someone who releases hidden substances.

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