Apocrine glands

Apocrine glands

Sweat glands that are located primarily in the armpits and groyne area; larger than the more widely distributed eccrine glands.

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Sweat glands that are located primarily in the armpits and groin area; larger than the more widely distributed eccrine glands.

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