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Schweißdrüse

sweat gland

noun SHVICE-drue-ze Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Schweißdrüse is the sweat gland. There are two types: ekkrine and apokrine Schweißdrüsen. Frequently mentioned in dermatology, deodorant advertising, and discussions of hyperhidrosis. Plural: Schweißdrüsen.

Examples

"Körpergeruch entsteht, wenn Bakterien den Schweiß der apokrinen Schweißdrüsen zersetzen."

Natural Translation

Body odour forms when bacteria break down the sweat of apocrine sweat glands.

Literal Translation

Body-odour arises when bacteria the sweat of the apocrine sweat-glands decompose.

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