exocrine

exocrine definition - medical

ex·o·crine (ĕkˈsə-krĭn, -krēn, -krīnˌ)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to a glandular secretion released externally through a duct to a surface.
  2. Relating to a gland that secretes outwardly through a duct or ducts.

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