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Adjective: exocrine  ek-su-krin or 'ek-sow,krIn
  1. Of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
    "Sweat glands are examples of exocrine glands"
Noun: exocrine  ek-su-krin or 'ek-sow,krIn
  1. A gland that secretes externally through a duct
    "The salivary glands are examples of exocrine glands";
    - exocrine gland, duct gland

Derived forms: exocrines

Type of: gland, secretor, secretory organ

Antonym: endocrinal

Encyclopedia: Exocrine