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lachrymal gland vs exocrine

exocrine vs lachrymal gland

lachrymal gland and exocrine both are nouns.

lachrymal gland is not an adjective while exocrine is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lachrymal gland Yes No No No
exocrine Yes Yes No No
As nouns, exocrine is a hypernym of lachrymal gland; that is, exocrine is a word with a broader meaning than lachrymal gland:
  • lachrymal gland: any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
  • exocrine: a gland that secretes externally through a duct
Other hypernyms of lachrymal gland include duct gland, exocrine gland.
lachrymal gland (noun) exocrine (noun)
any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears a gland that secretes externally through a duct
lachrymal gland (adjective) exocrine (adjective)
of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
Difference between lachrymal gland and exocrine

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