Associations to the word «Eccrine»

Wiktionary

ECCRINE, adjective. Pertaining to a certain type of sweat gland; merocrine.
ECCRINE, adjective. Pertaining to sweat.
ECCRINE, adjective. Exocrine.

Dictionary definition

ECCRINE, adjective. (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell; important in regulating body temperature.

Wise words

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John Locke