eccrine
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐκκρῑ́νω (ekkrī́nō, “to separate”).
Pronunciation
(US) IPA(key): /ˈɛk.ɹɪn/, /ˈɛk.ɹaɪn/, /ˈɛk.ɹin/
Adjective
eccrine (not comparable)
- Pertaining to a certain type of sweat gland; merocrine.
- Pertaining to sweat.
- Exocrine.
Usage notes
As a synonym of merocrine, eccrine applies specifically to sweat glands and their secretions.
Derived terms
- eccrine gland
See also
- apocrine
- merocrine
Italian
Adjective
eccrine
- feminine plural of eccrino