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sweat gland

noun

Definition of SWEAT GLAND

:  a simple tubular gland of the skin that excretes perspiration, is widely distributed in nearly all parts of the human skin, and consists typically of an epithelial tube extending spirally from a minute pore on the surface of the skin into the dermis or subcutaneous tissues where it ends in a convoluted tuft
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First Known Use of SWEAT GLAND

1845
SWEAT GLAND Defined for Kids

sweat gland

noun

Definition of SWEAT GLAND for Kids

:  a small gland of the skin that gives off perspiration
Medical Dictionary

sweat gland

noun

Medical Definition of SWEAT GLAND

:  a simple tubular gland of the skin that secretes perspiration, in humans is widely distributed in nearly all parts of the skin, and consists typically of an epithelial tube extending spirally from a minute pore on the surface of the skin into the dermis or subcutaneous tissues where it ends in a convoluted tuft—called also sudoriferous gland, sudoriparous gland

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