Meaning of the word exocrine in English

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exocrine

US /ˈek.sə.krɪn/
UK /ˈek.sə.krɪn/
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Adjective

relating to or denoting glands that secrete their products through ducts opening onto an epithelium rather than directly into the blood

Example:
The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine functions.
Sweat glands are a type of exocrine gland.