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English noun: gland

1. gland (body) any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream


Synonymssecreter, secretor, secretory organ


Broader (hypernym)organ


Narrower (hyponym)duct gland, ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland, exocrine, exocrine gland, green gland, sericterium, serictery, silk gland


Part holonymacinus









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