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

This therapy involves placing your feet into a tub of water and applying low levels of electric current, which blocks sweat gland activity. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Aug. 2025

The human feet contain about 250,000 sweat glands—more per square inch than anywhere else on your body—and produce an average of a pint of sweat a day. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

Secondly, fingers have a higher density of sweat glands. —Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 7 July 2025

In your 20s and 30s Advertisement Advertisement During early adulthood, your sweat glands are typically at their most active. —Lauryn Higgins, Time, 7 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sweat gland

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
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• demand
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• farmhand

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