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Apocrine Glands

Medical Definition: Large, branched, specialized sweat glands that empty into the upper portion of a HAIR FOLLICLE instead of directly onto the SKIN.
Guide Notes: /secret: consider also SWEAT or SWEATING

Apocrine Glands Medical Definitions and Terms

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