Word Explorer

Gland

/ɡlænd/

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).

📖 Definitions of "Gland"

noun
  1. 1

    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).

  2. 2

    A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

Translate “Gland” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.