eccrinology

[ek-ruh-nol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the branch of physiology and anatomy dealing with secretions and the secretory glands.

eccrinology

/ ˌɛkrɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with secretions of the eccrine glands

Word History and Origins

Origin of eccrinology¹

< Greek ekkrī́n ( ein ) to secrete ( ek- ec- + krī́nein to separate) + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Eccrinology, ek-ri-nol′ō-ji, n. the branch of physiology relating to the secretions.

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Associated words: scatology, eccrinology, fæcal, excrementitious, void, defecate, defecation. excusable, a. venial, pardonable, justifiable.

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