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exocrine

/ˈɛksəkrɪn/

/ˈɛksəˌkrɪn/

exocrinenoun

exocrines

/ˈɛk.sə.krɪn/

/ˈɛk.soʊˌkraɪn/

Translations

экзокринная железа

The pancreas is an exocrine gland that secretes digestive enzymes.

Поджелудочная железа — это экзокринная железа, которая выделяет пищеварительные ферменты.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

exocrine gland

ducted gland

exocrineadjective

more exocrine

Comp.

most exocrine

Super.

/ˈɛksəkrɪn/

/ˈɛksəˌkrɪn/

Translations

The exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts.

Экзокринные железы выделяют вещества через протоки.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms