1. <physiology> Secreting outwardly, via a duct. ... 2. <anatomy> Denoting such a gland or its secretion. ... Compare: endocrine. ... Origin: Gr. Krinein = to separate ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ek´so-krin) secreting externally via a duct, as opposed to endocrine. denoting such a gland or its secretion. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′sō-krin Definitions: 1. Denoting glandular secretion delivered onto the body surface. 2. Denoting a gland that secretes outwardly through excretory ducts. Synonyms: eccrine1 Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=30972
Exocrine: Pertaining to the secretion of a substance out through a duct. The exocrine glands include the salivary glands, sweat glands and glands within the gastrointestinal tract. Exocrine is as opposed to endocrine which refers to the secretion of a substance (a hormone) into the bloodstream. The exocrine glands are the 'glands of external secret... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=39878
(exocrine glands) Glands that secrete (make and release) enzymes through a duct (tube). For example, the exocrine gland cells in the pancreas secrete pancreatic digestive enzymes through the pancreatic duct into the duodenum. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20753