
Heterocrine
UK
/ˌhɛtəˈkrʌɪn/
US
/ˌhɛtərˈkraɪn/

Translation of "heterocrine" into Russian
heterocrine
AdjectiveUK
/ˌhɛtəˈkrʌɪn/
US
/ˌhɛtərˈkraɪn/
heterocrine
more heterocrine Comp.
most heterocrine Super.
The pancreas is a heterocrine gland because it has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
Поджелудочная железа является гетерокринной железой, потому что она имеет как эндокринные, так и экзокринные функции.
Definitions
heterocrine
NounUK
/ˌhɛtəˈkrʌɪn/
US
/ˌhɛtərˈkraɪn/
A gland that possesses both endocrine and exocrine secretory functions.
The pancreas is one of the best-known heterocrines in vertebrates.
heterocrine
AdjectiveUK
/ˌhɛtəˈkrʌɪn/
US
/ˌhɛtərˈkraɪn/
Relating to a gland that has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
The pancreas is a heterocrine organ because it secretes hormones into the bloodstream and digestive enzymes into the digestive tract.