exocrine

adjective

exo·​crine ˈek-sə-krən  -ˌkrīn  -ˌkrēn 

: producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source

exocrine pancreatic cells

Examples of exocrine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The most common treatment for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). —Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Mar. 2022

Why is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency underdiagnosed? —Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Mar. 2022

There are several conditions that can cause exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. —Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2021

Of all exocrine pancreatic cancers, about 95% are adenocarcinomas, which usually begin in the ducts of the pancreas. —Christina Oehler, Health.com, 23 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from exo- exo- + -crine (in endocrine endocrine entry 1)

First Known Use

circa 1911, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing exocrine

• exocrine gland

Kids Definition

exocrine

adjective

exo·​crine ˈek-sə-krən 

-ˌkrīn,

-ˌkrēn

: producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source

exocrine cells of the pancreas

Medical Definition

exocrine

adjective

exo·​crine ˈek-sə-krən  -ˌkrīn  -ˌkrēn 

: producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source

exocrine pancreatic cells

exocrine functions

exocrine insufficiency