ECCRINE


Meaning of ECCRINE in English

[ 'ɛkrʌɪn , -krɪn ]

■ adjective Physiology relating to or denoting multicellular glands which do not lose cytoplasm in their secretions, especially the sweat glands on the hands and feet.

Origin

1930s: from Gk ekkrinein 'secrete'.

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