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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Pancreatic cancer is usually formed by the cells that produce digestive juices, called the exocrine cells.
From Fox News
Bockman, D. E. Morphology of the exocrine pancreas related to pancreatitis.
From Nature
Pathology of genetically engineered mouse models of pancreatic exocrine cancer: consensus report and recommendations.
From Nature
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that targets the exocrine glands and is characterized by the chronic accumulation of thick mucus affecting breathing and digestion.
From Washington Times
What she has is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or EPI, a condition in which the pancreas doesn't produce enough digestive enzymes to adequately absorb the nutrients in food.
From US News
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