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exocrine vs lacrimal gland

lacrimal gland vs exocrine

exocrine and lacrimal gland both are nouns.

exocrine is an adjective but lacrimal gland is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exocrine Yes Yes No No
lacrimal gland Yes No No No
As nouns, lacrimal gland is a hyponym of exocrine; that is, lacrimal gland is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exocrine:
  • exocrine: a gland that secretes externally through a duct
  • lacrimal gland: any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
exocrine (noun) lacrimal gland (noun)
a gland that secretes externally through a duct any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
exocrine (adjective) lacrimal gland (adjective)
of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
Difference between exocrine and lacrimal gland

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