exocrine
adjective
exo·crine
ˈek-sə-krən 
-ˌkrīn
-ˌkrēn
-ˌkrīn
-ˌkrēn
: producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source
exocrine pancreatic cells
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The most common treatment for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT).
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Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Mar. 2022
Why is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency underdiagnosed?
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Mar. 2022
There are several conditions that can cause exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2021
Of all exocrine pancreatic cancers, about 95% are adenocarcinomas, which usually begin in the ducts of the pancreas.
—Christina Oehler, Health.com, 23 Aug. 2019
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Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Mar. 2022
Why is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency underdiagnosed?
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Mar. 2022
There are several conditions that can cause exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2021
Of all exocrine pancreatic cancers, about 95% are adenocarcinomas, which usually begin in the ducts of the pancreas.
—Christina Oehler, Health.com, 23 Aug. 2019
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exocrine
adjective
exo·crine
ˈek-sə-krən
-ˌkrīn,
-ˌkrēn
: producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source
exocrine cells of the pancreas
Medical Definition
exocrine
adjective
exo·crine
ˈek-sə-krən
-ˌkrīn
-ˌkrēn
-ˌkrīn
-ˌkrēn
: producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source
exocrine pancreatic cells
exocrine functions
exocrine insufficiency
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