Gland (Noun)

Meaning

Any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Secreter
• Secretory Organ
• Secretor

Hyponyms

• Duct Gland
• Endocrine
• Exocrine
• Ductless Gland
• Serictery
• Sericterium

Related Words

• Glandular (adjective)