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exocrine

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈek-sə-krən, -ˌkrīn, -ˌkrēn\
    • /ˈek.səʊ.kraɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈek-sə-krən, -ˌkrīn, -ˌkrēn\

Definitions of exocrine word

  • noun exocrine Relating to or denoting glands that secrete their products through ducts opening onto an epithelium rather than directly into the bloodstream. 1
  • adjective exocrine of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions 0
  • noun exocrine an exocrine gland 0
  • adjective exocrine designating or of any gland secreting externally, either directly or through a duct 0
  • noun exocrine any such gland, as a sweat gland, or its secretion 0
  • adjective exocrine Producing external secretions that are released through a duct. 0

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exocrine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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