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ectocrine
ectocrine (ˈɛktəʊˌkriːn; -krɪn) n (Biology) a substance that is released by an organism into the external environment and influences the development, behaviour, etc, of members of the same or different species[C20: from ecto- + -crine, as in endocrine]ectocrine
ec·to·crine (ek'tō-krin), 1. Relating to substances, either synthesized or arising by decomposition of organisms, that affect plant life. 2. A compound with ectocrine properties. 3. An ectohormone. Compare: endocrine, exocrine. [ecto- + G. krinō, to separate] |