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secretory organ vs exocrine gland

exocrine gland vs secretory organ

secretory organ and exocrine gland both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
secretory organ Yes No No No
exocrine gland Yes No No No
As nouns, exocrine gland is a hyponym of secretory organ; that is, exocrine gland is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than secretory organ:
  • secretory organ: any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
  • exocrine gland: a gland that secretes externally through a duct
secretory organ (noun) exocrine gland (noun)
any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream a gland that secretes externally through a duct
Difference between secretory organ and exocrine gland

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