What does holicrine gland mean?

A holocrine gland is a type of exocrine gland that secretes its products by the disintegration of its cells. In this process, the entire cell, along with its contents, is shed into the duct, releasing the secretion. An example of a holocrine gland is the sebaceous gland, which produces sebum for the skin and hair. This method of secretion contrasts with other gland types, such as merocrine and apocrine glands, which release their products differently.