What does apocrine gland mean?
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apoc·rine gland
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apocrine glandnoun
a large sweat gland that produces both a fluid and an apocrine secretion; in human beings located in hairy regions of the body
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apocrine glandnoun
Any of several coiled, tubular glands that extrudes part of the cytoplasm as a secretion
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apocrine gland
An apocrine gland is a type of exocrine gland that releases its secretions, such as sweat or pheromones, by budding off a part of its cytoplasm, which forms part of the secretory product. This gland is found primarily in the armpits and the groin region, as well as in the breasts, eyelids, and ears. The secretions of the apocrine glands are usually thicker than those of other sweat glands and can contribute to body odor when they interact with bacteria on the skin surface.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of apocrine gland in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of apocrine gland in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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