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sudoriferous gland

sudoriferous gland

8.3
A small part of the skin that makes sweat to cool the body
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfərəs ɡlænd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : glándula sudorípara
  • The sudoriferous gland plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature through perspiration.

Examples

  • During intense exercise, the sudoriferous glands become more active to cool the body down.

  • Humans have many sudoriferous glands throughout their bodies.

  • A blockage in a sudoriferous gland can sometimes lead to skin irritation or infection.

  • The sudoriferous gland helps regulate body temperature.

  • During intense exercise, the sudoriferous glands become more active to cool the body down.

  • A blockage in a sudoriferous gland can sometimes lead to skin irritation or infection.

  • The sudoriferous gland plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature through perspiration.

Synonyms

sweat gland
vssudoriferous gland
  • Specialized
3 2.7

A tiny part in the skin that puts out liquid to cool your body

describes a small skin structure whose role is to make and secrete moisture

Surface Forms

sudoriferous gland singular
sudoriferous glands plural

Morphology

sudoriferous + gland

The meaning is fully compositional: 'sudoriferous' (producing sweat) combined with 'gland' (an organ that secretes fluids) yields 'a gland that produces sweat.' Although 'sudoriferous' is a rare Latinate adjective, if a learner knows the constituent meanings the compound is predictable and transparent.

Etymology

The term sudoriferous gland comes from old Latin words sudor ('sweat') and -ferous ('carrying'), so it literally means a tiny 'sweat-carrier' in the skin. That's why sudoriferous gland means a small gland that makes and sends out sweat to cool the body.