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Meaning of word apocrine from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

apocrine adjective

Meaning : (of exocrine glands) producing a secretion in which part of the secreting cell is released with the secretion.

Example : Mother's milk is one apocrine secretion.

(of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell. Important in regulating body temperature.

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