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
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It is sometimes referred to as a heterocrine gland because it has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
These exocrine glands are enlarged and modified sweat glands and are the characteristic of mammals which gave the class its name.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
These are all exocrine glands, secreting materials outside the cells and body.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Mixed exocrine glands contain both serous and mucous glands and release both types of secretions.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
What is a similarity and a difference between an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland?
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
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