holocrine

hol·o·crine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hol-uh-krin, -krahyn, hoh-luh-]
- /ˈhɒl ə krɪn, -ˌkraɪn, ˈhoʊ lə-/
- /hˈɒləkrˌaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hol-uh-krin, -krahyn, hoh-luh-]
- /ˈhɒl ə krɪn, -ˌkraɪn, ˈhoʊ lə-/

Definitions of holocrine word

adjective holocrine (of a gland) releasing a secretion that is a product of disintegrating cells. 1
adjective holocrine (of a secretion) released by such a gland. 1
adjective holocrine (of the secretion of glands) characterized by disintegration of the entire glandular cell in releasing its product, as in sebaceous glands 0
adjective holocrine designating or of a gland whose secretion results from the disintegration of the gland's cells 0

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Origin of holocrine

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; holo- + -crine < Greek krī́nein to separate

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Parts of speech for Holocrine

noun

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holocrine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

holocrine usage trend in Literature

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