eccrine

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐκκρῑ́νω (ekkrī́nō, “to separate”).

Pronunciation

(US) IPA(key): /ˈɛk.ɹɪn/, /ˈɛk.ɹaɪn/, /ˈɛk.ɹin/

Adjective

eccrine (not comparable)

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

Usage notes

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

Derived terms
  • eccrine gland

See also

Italian

Adjective

eccrine

  1. feminine plural of eccrino
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