The smell caused by the action of bacteria on sweat. It is most noticeable in the armpits and around the genital area, where the apocrine glands contain proteins and fatty materials favourable to bacterial growth.
Body odour |
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Body odour |
The smell caused by the action of bacteria on sweat. It is most noticeable in the armpits and around the genital area, where the apocrine glands contain proteins and fatty materials favourable to bacterial growth. |
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