exocrine
Americanadjective
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secreting to an epithelial surface.
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of or relating to an exocrine gland or its secretion.
noun
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an external secretion.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of exocrine
1910–15; exo- + -crine < Greek krī́nein to separate
Example Sentences
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These are all exocrine glands, secreting materials outside the cells and body.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Sebaceous glands are exocrine glands which produce, a mixture of lipids and waxy substances: lubrication, water-proofing, softening and antibactericidal actions are among the many functions of sebum.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Mucous, produced by the epithelial exocrine glands, covers the epithelial layer.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
It is thought to play a role in appetite, as well as in the regulation of pancreatic exocrine and endocrine secretions.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Merocrine secretion is the most common type of exocrine secretion.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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