Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or secreting a substance (such as digestive enzymes or hormones) through a duct or tube.

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

2. noun

A gland that secretes a substance through a duct or tube, especially one that secretes digestive enzymes or hormones.

“The exocrine glands in the pancreas play a crucial role in digestion.”