Apocrine Glands

Large, branched, specialized sweat glands that empty into the upper portion of a HAIR FOLLICLE instead of directly onto the SKIN.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): A10.336.899.206, A17.815.830.206

MeSH Unique ID: D001050

Entry Terms:

• Apocrine Gland
• Gland, Apocrine
• Glands, Apocrine

See Also:

• Sweating

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Tissues
Exocrine Glands
Sweat Glands
Apocrine Glands

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Integumentary System
Skin
Sweat Glands
Apocrine Glands