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    GlossaryHolocrine Secretion

    cells disintegrate to release their contents

    Holocrine secretion is a process where entire cells disintegrate to release their contents. This type of secretion is seen in sebaceous glands of the skin, where the cells burst to release sebum, an oily substance that helps lubricate and protect hair and skin.

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