Exocrine glands Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary (original) (raw)

Exocrine gland
(Science: anatomy) a gland that secretes its products through ducts or canals, such as sweatglands or mammary glands.
Compare: endocrine gland.

Last updated on February 26th, 2021

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