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Apocrine — is a term used to classify exocrine glands in the study of histology. Cells which are classified as apocrine bud their secretions off through the plasma membrane producing membrane bound vesicles in the lumen. Examples of an apocrine gland… … Wikipedia
apocrine — ● apocrine adjectif Se dit des glandes dont le produit de sécrétionsuinte à travers le pôle sécréteur de chaque cellule, sans que les structures cellulaires soient détruites … Encyclopédie Universelle
apocrine — [ap′ə krīn΄, ap′əkrin] adj. [< APO + Gr krinein, to separate: see CRISIS] designating a type of glandular secretion in which part of the secreting cell is thrown off along with the secretion, as a type of sweat with a strong odor from large,… … English World dictionary
apocrine — Denoting a mechanism of glandular secretion in which the apical portion of secretory cells is shed and incorporated into the secretion. SEE ALSO: a. gland. [G. apo krino, to separate] * * * apo·crine ap ə krən, .krīn, .krēn adj producing a fluid… … Medical dictionary
apocrine — /ap euh krin, kruyn , kreen /, adj. Physiol. 1. of or pertaining to certain glands whose secretions are acted upon by bacteria to produce the characteristic odor of perspiration (distinguished from eccrine). 2. of or pertaining to such secretions … Universalium
apocrine — adjective Of or pertaining to an apocrine gland, or to its secretions … Wiktionary
apocrine — adj. 1) describing sweat glands that occur only in hairy parts of the body, especially the armpit and groin. These glands develop in the hair follicles and appear after puberty has been reached. The strong odours associated with sweating result… … The new mediacal dictionary
Apocrine sweat glands — develop during the early to mid puberty ages within the age range of 13 to 15, and release more than normal amounts of sweat for approximately a month, regulating and releasing normal amounts of sweat after a certain period of time. They are… … Wikipedia
apocrine gland — A type of gland that is found in the skin, breast, eyelid, and ear. Apocrine glands in the breast secrete fat droplets into breast milk and those in the ear help form earwax. Apocrine glands in the skin and eyelid are sweat glands. Most apocrine… … English dictionary of cancer terms
apocrine carcinoma — adnexal carcinoma arising in an apocrine gland. 1. a rare breast malignancy with a ductal or acinar growth pattern and apocrine secretions … Medical dictionary
