exocrine
[ ek-suh-krin, -krahyn, -kreen ]
adjective
secreting to an epithelial surface.
of or relating to an exocrine gland or its secretion.
noun
an external secretion.
Origin of exocrine
1- Compare endocrine.
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British Dictionary definitions for exocrine
exocrine
/ (ˈɛksəʊˌkraɪn, -krɪn) /
adjective
of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
noun
an exocrine gland
Origin of exocrine
1C20: exo- + -crine from Greek krinein to separate
- Compare endocrine
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