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exocrine

UK
/ˈɛksəkrɪn/
US
/ˈɛksəˌkrɪn/

Translations

exocrinenoun
exocrines
pl
UK
/ˈɛk.sə.krɪn/
US
/ˈɛk.soʊˌkraɪn/
glande exocrineEn terminologie médicale et biologique.
The pancreas functions as an exocrine by releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
Le pancréas fonctionne comme une glande exocrine en libérant des enzymes digestives dans l’intestin grêle.
Synonyms
exocrine gland
ducted gland
exocrineadjective
more exocrine
Comp.
most exocrine
Super.
UK
/ˈɛksəkrɪn/
US
/ˈɛksəˌkrɪn/
The exocrine glands in the skin produce sweat to help regulate body temperature.
Les glandes exocrines de la peau produisent de la sueur pour aider à réguler la température corporelle.
Synonyms
external
outward-secreting
exuding

Definitions

exocrinenoun
A gland that releases its secretions through ducts to the surface of an organ or tissue or into a body cavity.
The pancreas functions as an exocrine gland by releasing digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
exocrineadjective
Relating to glands that secrete their products through ducts opening onto an epithelium rather than directly into the bloodstream.
The exocrine glands in the skin produce sweat to help regulate body temperature.
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