eccrine (redirected from eccrine tumors)

ec·crine  (krn, -rn, -rn)

adj.

1. Relating to an eccrine gland or its secretion, especially sweat.

2. Exocrine.

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[From Greek ekkrnein, to secrete : ek-, out; see ecto- + krnein, to separate; see krei- in Indo-European roots.]

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Adj.

1.

eccrine - (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell; important in regulating body temperature apocrine - (of exocrine glands) producing a secretion in which part of the secreting cell is released with the secretion; "mother's milk is one apocrine secretion"