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exocrine gland

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exocrine gland n. A gland that originates in epithelial tissue and secretes through a duct on to the skin or a mucous membrane rather than directly into the bloodstream. See Bartholin's gland, gastric gland, mammary gland, salivary gland, sweat gland. Compare endocrine gland.[From Greek exo outside + krinein to separate]

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