sweat glands

Cultural  

1. Glands in the skin that secrete sweat.

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Example Sentences

The hospital nurse told police that children 2 and older are better able to regulate internal body temperature than babies, who do not have fully developed sweat glands, according to the police report.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers discovered that this particular secretoglobin is produced primarily by cells in the sweat glands.

From Science Daily

Humans probably smell, well, human to most wildlife — without fur, and with our sweat glands oozing at the surface, we’re a pretty stinky, or at least stunningly recognizable, creature.

From Los Angeles Times

With tiny blood vessels, sweat glands, and hairs, skin also acts as a thermostat, ready to release heat or conserve it to regulate body temperature.

From National Geographic

Zebu cattle in general are naturally adapted to heat, thanks to large and numerous sweat glands that help maintain hydration.

From National Geographic