noun
apocrine gland
A type of sweat gland found in specific areas such as the armpits and groin, associated with body odor. Technical term used in biology and medicine.
アポクリン腺は主に脇の下や陰部に分布している。
Apocrine glands are mainly distributed in the armpits and pubic area.
Eccrine glands are the more common sweat glands found all over the body, primarily for thermoregulation, while apocrine glands are associated with scent and become active at puberty.
From English 'apocrine' (from Greek apo- 'away' + krinein 'to separate') and 腺 (gland).