apocrine
Pronunciation: /ˈapəkrʌɪn, -krɪn/
Definition of apocrine
adjective
Physiology- relating to or denoting multicellular glands which release some of their cytoplasm in their secretions, especially the sweat glands associated with hair follicles in the armpits and pubic regions. Compare with eccrine.
Origin:
early 20th century: from apo- + Greek krinein 'to separate'