Apocrine Sweat Gland

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Apocrine Sweat Gland Definition

A type of large, coiled, tubular, sometimes branched, specialized sweat gland that empties into the upper portion of a hair follicle instead of directly onto the skin surface. It has no secretory innervation but is sensitive to epinephrine in the bloodstream.

Apocrine Sweat Gland Synonyms

Terms in Apocrine Sweat Gland category

Ceruminous Gland
Circumanal Gland
Gland of Moll