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endocrine gland

noun

1 endocrine gland

Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

synonyms: ductless gland, endocrine.

is a specific kind of: gland, secreter, secretor, secretory organ.

is a broader term that covers: thyroid, thyroid gland | parathyroid, parathyroid gland | adrenal, adrenal gland, suprarenal gland | prostate, prostate gland | thymus, thymus gland | hypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland | adenohypophysis, anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland | pars anterior, pars distilis | pars intermedia | neurohypophysis, pars nervosa, posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland ... show more.

is a part of: endocrine system.

derivation: endocrinal, endocrine.

Polish: gruczoł dokrewny

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