ALL meanings of apocrine
ap·o·crine
A a - adjective apocrine denoting a type of glandular secretion in which part of the secreting cell is lost with the secretion, as in mammary glands 3
- adjective apocrine 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 3
- noun apocrine Relating to or denoting multicellular glands that release some of their cytoplasm in their secretions, especially the sweat glands associated with hair follicles in the armpits and pubic regions. 1
- adjective apocrine of or relating to certain glands whose secretions are acted upon by bacteria to produce the characteristic odor of perspiration (distinguished from eccrine). 1
- adjective apocrine of or relating to such secretions: apocrine sweat. 1
- adjective apocrine (anatomy, biology, histology) Of or pertaining to an apocrine gland or to its mode of secretion, which involves the budding of portions of the secreting cells. 0