eccrine

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek, out of) and κρῑ́νω (krī́nō, to separate).

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛk.ɹɪn/, /ˈɛk.ɹaɪn/, /ˈɛk.ɹin/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

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eccrine (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to a sweat gland; merocrine
  2. Pertaining to sweat
  3. Exocrine

Usage notes

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As a synonym of merocrine, eccrine applies specifically to sweat glands and their secretions.

Derived terms

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See also

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Italian

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Adjective

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eccrine

  1. feminine plural of eccrino

Anagrams

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