eccrinology

American

[ek-ruh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌɛk rəˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

eccrinology British

/ ˌɛkrɪˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of eccrinology

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

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