NIH MeSH · D001050Anatomy
Apocrine Glands
Also known asApocrine Gland · Gland, Apocrine · Glands, Apocrine
Definition
Large, branched, specialized sweat glands that empty into the upper portion of a HAIR FOLLICLE instead of directly onto the SKIN.
MeSH classification
- A10.336.899.206
- A17.815.830.206
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What does Apocrine Glands mean in medicine?
Large, branched, specialized sweat glands that empty into the upper portion of a HAIR FOLLICLE instead of directly onto the SKIN. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Apocrine Glands known by any other names?
Yes. Apocrine Glands is also referred to as Apocrine Gland, Gland, Apocrine, Glands, Apocrine in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Apocrine Glands sit in the medical classification?
Apocrine Glands falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A10.336.899.206, A17.815.830.206). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001050) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗