exocrine

UK
/ˈɛksəkrɪn/
US
/ˈɛksəˌkrɪn/

Translations

exocrinenoun
exocrines
pl
UK
/ˈɛk.sə.krɪn/
US
/ˈɛk.soʊˌkraɪn/
экзокринная железа
The pancreas is an exocrine gland that secretes digestive enzymes.
Поджелудочная железа — это экзокринная железа, которая выделяет пищеварительные ферменты.
Synonyms
exocrine gland
ducted gland
exocrineadjective
more exocrine
Comp.
most exocrine
Super.
UK
/ˈɛksəkrɪn/
US
/ˈɛksəˌkrɪn/
The exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts.
Экзокринные железы выделяют вещества через протоки.

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.