Exocrine Definition

ĕksə-krĭn, -krēn, -krīn
adjective
Designating or of any gland secreting externally, either directly or through a duct.
Webster's New World
Relating to or produced by an exocrine gland.
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noun
Any such gland, as a sweat gland, or its secretion.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Exocrine

  • exo– Greek krīnein to separate krei- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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