- gland as a noun:
- 1
gland
noun
1 gland
Any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.
synonyms: secreter, secretor, secretory organ.
Dutch: klier
Polish: gruczoł
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