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Sweat Glands
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Definition
: Sweat-producing structures that are embedded in the DERMIS. Each gland consists of a single tube, a coiled body, and a superficial duct.
/secret: see also SWEAT or SWEATING; inflammation
Examples
Apocrine Glands
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Eccrine Glands
Other names
Sweat Gland; Glands, Sweat; Gland, Sweat