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apocrine gland

/ˈæp.ə.kraɪn ɡlænd/

翻译: 一种分布于腋窝、腹股沟等特定部位的汗腺,分泌较浓稠且本身无气味的分泌物,经细菌分解后产生特殊气味。

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/ˈæp.ə.kraɪn ɡlænd/C1formalmedical
  • zh一种分布于腋窝、腹股沟等特定部位的汗腺,分泌较浓稠且本身无气味的分泌物,经细菌分解后产生特殊气味。

A type of sweat gland found in specific areas of the body, such as the armpits and groin, that produces a thicker, odorless secretion which can develop a characteristic smell when broken down by bacteria.

  1. Sweat gland typeC1formal

    A type of sweat gland found in specific areas of the body, such as the armpits and groin, that produces a thicker, odorless secretion that can develop a smell when broken down by bacteria.

    zh顶泌汗腺

    • Apocrine glands become active during puberty.
    • The secretion from apocrine glands is different from eccrine glands.
    • Body odor is often linked to the activity of apocrine glands.