eccrine
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek ἐκκρῑ́νω (ekkrī́nō, “to separate”).
Pronunciation
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Adjective
eccrine (not comparable)
Usage notes
As a synonym of merocrine, eccrine applies specifically to sweat glands and their secretions.
Derived terms
See also
Italian
Adjective
eccrine