Gland
/ɡlænd/
The meaning and definition of Gland, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- An organ that synthesizes a substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
- A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.
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Origin
From Latin glans.
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