First Known Use: circa 1905
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merocrine
adjective mer·o·crine \ˈmer-ə-krən, -ˌkrīn, -ˌkrēn\
Definition of MEROCRINE
: producing a secretion that is discharged without major damage to the secretory cells; also : produced by a merocrine gland
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Origin of MEROCRINE
International Scientific Vocabulary, fr mero- + Greek krinein to separate — more at certain
Medical Dictionary
merocrine
adjective mero·crine \ˈmer-ə-krən, -ˌkrīn, -ˌkrēn\
Medical Definition of MEROCRINE
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