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 is an in-office procedure during which a dermatologist uses a device that destroys sweat glands with heat to reduce sweating. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 June 2025

Instead, dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025

Hormonal Changes Hormone levels in the body, such as those in adolescence, can trigger overactive sweat glands, leading to sweaty feet.1 9. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025

At night, however, your body temperature naturally drops, which means your sweat glands are less active and your underarms are drier. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 May 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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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