apocrine
adjective
apo·crine ˈa-pə-krən 
-ˌkrīn -ˌkrēn
-ˌkrīn -ˌkrēn
: producing a fluid secretion by pinching off one end of the secretory cell while leaving the rest intact
also : produced by an apocrine gland
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Nguyen explained that body odor is primarily associated with apocrine sweat glands, found in the armpit and groin areas. —
Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 21 June 2024 In fact, there are actually two different kinds of sweat glands in the body – eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands. —Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023 The ones all over its body where its fur grows are called apocrine sweat glands, and we humans also have them in our armpits and other hairy zones. —Bill Gifford, Men's Health, 12 June 2023 In addition to sweat, apocrine glands release substances like fat and proteins that can lead to body odor when sweat mixes with the normal bacteria found on the skin. —Jessica Toscano, SELF, 7 June 2022 Your apocrine glands are located where bad body odor is common, such as the armpits or groin. —Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Remember those apocrine glands that release oily secretions? —Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2019
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Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 21 June 2024 In fact, there are actually two different kinds of sweat glands in the body – eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands. —Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023 The ones all over its body where its fur grows are called apocrine sweat glands, and we humans also have them in our armpits and other hairy zones. —Bill Gifford, Men's Health, 12 June 2023 In addition to sweat, apocrine glands release substances like fat and proteins that can lead to body odor when sweat mixes with the normal bacteria found on the skin. —Jessica Toscano, SELF, 7 June 2022 Your apocrine glands are located where bad body odor is common, such as the armpits or groin. —Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Remember those apocrine glands that release oily secretions? —Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2019
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