sweat gland

noun

: a simple tubular gland of the skin that excretes perspiration, is widely distributed in nearly all parts of the human skin, and consists typically of an epithelial tube extending spirally from a minute pore on the surface of the skin into the dermis or subcutaneous tissues where it ends in a convoluted tuft

Examples of sweat gland in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Humans are unusually adept at dissipating heat through sweat glands all over the body. —Joel Achenbach, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024

The majority of humanity’s dubious aroma emerges from our armpits at puberty, thanks to the activation of a unique sweat gland that is much different than the ones releasing the cooling, salty floods. —Sarah Everts, TIME, 16 July 2024

Anything that causes perpetual sweat gland blockage (occlusion) can cause recurrent heat rash. —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024

With few sweat glands in their paws, dogs regulate their body temperatures mostly through panting, which can be difficult for dogs with restricted airways, the group said. —Hannah Shields, Sacramento Bee, 20 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sweat gland

noun

: a gland of the skin that gives off perspiration and opens by a tiny pore in the skin

Medical Definition

sweat gland

noun

: a simple tubular gland of the skin that secretes perspiration, in humans is widely distributed in nearly all parts of the skin, and consists typically of an epithelial tube extending spirally from a minute pore on the surface of the skin into the dermis or subcutaneous tissues where it ends in a convoluted tuft

called also sudoriferous gland, sudoriparous gland