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Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek, out of) and κρῑ́νω (krī́nō, to separate).

Pronunciation edit

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

eccrine (not comparable)

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

Usage notes edit

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

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Italian edit

Adjective edit

eccrine

  1. feminine plural of eccrino

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