apocrine
/ˌæpəˈkrīn, ˌæpoʊˈkrīn/Definitions
1. adjective
Producing or secreted by apocrine glands.
“Apocrine sweat glands are an essential part of the human body’s thermoregulation system.”
2. noun
A type of gland found in the armpits and genital area of humans, that secretes a milky fluid in response to hormonal stimulation.
“Apocrine glands play a significant role in the development of body odor.”