Meaning Of The Word Apocrine

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Apocrine? Find Apocrine meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Apocrine Meaning

Apocrine Definition
Apocrine Definition

What's The Definition Of Apocrine?

apocrine in American English
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, deep glands in the armpit and anal areas
adjective: of or pertaining to certain glands whose secretions are acted upon by bacteria to produce the characteristic odor of perspiration (distinguished from eccrine)

apocrine in British English
adjective: denoting a type of glandular secretion in which part of the secreting cell is lost with the secretion, as in mammary glands

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Polyanthus ‐ any of various primroses with many flowers; noun:…
  • Gentilhomme ‐ noun: a…
  • Martingal ‐ noun; noun: a strap from the reins to the girth…
  • Omphacite ‐ noun: a green, foliated mineral; noun: a pale-green…
  • Freezing fog ‐ noun: fog in which the temperature of the water…
  • Cut tobacco ‐ noun: tobacco cut into thin shreds as used in…
  • Synchro swimming ‐ noun; noun: the art or sport of one or more swimmers…
  • Regiment ‐ a military unit consisting of two or more battalions…
  • Pintado petrel ‐ noun; noun: a species of seagoing petrel, Daption…
  • Jack Rose ‐ noun: a cocktail made with apple brandy, lime…