The branch of medicine or biology that studies secretion, especially the secretions of sweat glands and other excretory organs.
From Greek 'ekkrinein' (to secrete) + '-logos' (study of). This scientific terminology was developed in the 20th century as medical specialists focused on understanding the physiology of secretory systems.
Eccrinology is basically the forgotten stepchild of medical specialties—it's a real field that exists, but most doctors just call it dermatology or endocrinology, which is why you've never heard anyone proudly announce they're an eccrinologist.
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