👉 The term "merocrine" is a biological term that describes cells or tissues that are capable of communicating with each other through the exchange of substances without the need for cell-to-cell communication. This process occurs when two or more cells communicate directly with each other, bypassing the need for a central mediator such as a nucleus or a cell membrane. In simple terms, merocrine cells are like tiny pumps that can move substances (such as water) from one part of an organism to another without having to