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apocrine gland

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of several coiled, tubular glands that extrudes part of the cytoplasm as a secretion.

Equivalents

Examples

“At puberty, apocrine glands start⟳ producing a viscous pheromone-containing secretion, which is often processed by bacteria to create⟳ a strong aroma. These glands are confined to our armpits, nipples, and groin (guess⟳ what they are for?).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

apocrinitis apocrisarius apocrisiarius apocrisiary apocrisis apocritan

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