1) Of certain sweat glands 
<dermatology> Denoting the flow of sweat. ... Synonym: exocrine. ... Origin: G. Ek-krino, to secrete ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ek´rin) exocrine, with special reference to sweat glands.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′rin Definitions: 1. Denoting the flow of sweat from skin glands unconnected to hair follicles. Synonyms: exocrine1
[adj] - (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell
eccrine Producing a fluid secretion without removing cytoplasm from the secreting cells; produced by an eccrine gland.
adjective (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell; important in regulating body temperature