MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of gland

Meaning of gland: An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk.

An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk. Endocrine glands release the substances directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands release the substances into a duct or opening to the inside or outside of the body.

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