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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It contains both exocrine cells that excrete digestive enzymes and endocrine cells that release hormones.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
It controls the lungs, the heart, smooth muscle, and exocrine and endocrine glands.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
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
The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine functions.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Examples of exocrine glands include the sebaceous and sweat glands of the skin.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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