Associations to the word «Exocrine»

Wiktionary

EXOCRINE, adjective. Producing external secretions that are released through a duct.
EXOCRINE, adjective. Pertaining to the exocrine glands or their secretions.
EXOCRINE GLAND, noun. (anatomy) Any of various glands which secrete via a duct, typically into the digestive tract or onto the skin.
EXOCRINE GLANDS, noun. Plural of exocrine gland

Dictionary definition

EXOCRINE, noun. A gland that secretes externally through a duct.
EXOCRINE, adjective. Of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions.

Wise words

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