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exocrine

/ˈek.sə.kraɪn/

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adjective

/ˈek.sə.kraɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к железам, которые выделяют вещества через протоки на поверхность органа или ткани, а не непосредственно в кровоток.

Relating to glands that secrete substances through ducts to the surface of an organ or tissue, rather than directly into the bloodstream.

  1. Related to exocrine glandsC1formalscientific

    Of or describing a type of gland that secretes substances through a duct to an external or internal body surface, as opposed to an endocrine gland.

    ruОтносящийся к экзокринным железам

    • The pancreas is an exocrine organ that releases digestive enzymes.
    • Exocrine secretions include sweat, saliva, and gastric juices.
    • The exocrine function of the liver involves bile production.

    Antonymsendocrine

Forms
  • more exocrine comparative form
  • most exocrine superlative form

noun

/ˈek.sə.kraɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее железу, которая выделяет свои секреты через проток на внешнюю или внутреннюю поверхность тела, например, потовые или слюнные железы.

A noun referring to a gland that releases its secretions through a duct to an external or internal surface of the body, such as sweat or salivary glands.

  1. Exocrine glandC1formalmedical

    A gland that releases its secretions through a duct to an external or internal surface of the body, rather than directly into the bloodstream.

    ruЭкзокринная железа

    • Sweat glands are a common type of exocrine gland.
    • The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine functions.
    • Exocrine glands include salivary glands and mammary glands.

    Antonymsendocrine

Forms
  • exocrines plural form
  • exocrines' possessive plural form
  • exocrine's possessive singular form