Exocrine Gland
- Pronunciation
- /eks-oh-krin GLAND/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Exocrine Gland
- Plural
- Exocrine Glands
Definition
Glands that secrete substances through ducts onto an epithelial surface or into a cavity.
Etymology
From Greek 'ex-', meaning 'outside', and 'krinein', meaning 'to separate'.
Example
Salivary glands are exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the mouth.
Related Terms
- Secretion
- Ducts