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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

exocrine

/ɛksˈɔɪn/ adjective · British & US
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What does exocrine mean?

adjective

Producing a secretion that is discharged through a duct, such as a gland in the pancreas or liver.

Example

"The pancreas is an exocrine gland that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine."

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