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Definition of exocrine. in English English dictionary
- eccrine
- Pertaining to the exocrine glands or their secretions
- Exocrine glands discharge secretions by means of a duct, which opens onto an epithelial surface (a tissue that covers the external surface of the body and lines hollow structures inside the body)
- Producing external secretions that are released through a duct
- Secretions from an exocrine gland, which flow through ducts and are usually discharged directly into the lumen of an organ The exocrine glands include the salivary and sweat glands
- of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
- producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source <~ pancreatic cells> <~ functions> <~ insufficiency>
- {i} external hormonal secretion
- Secreting externally, most often into a duct
exocrine.
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ex·o·crineResimler
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