A gland found within the eye's orbit in vertebrates that possess a nictitating membrane.

An external skin gland on the back, neck, and shoulder of toads and some frogs and salamanders, which secretes a milky alkaloid substance to deter predators.

(anatomy) A small paired sebaceous gland found near the anus in many mammals, secreting a liquid that is used for identification of members within the species.

plural of Brunner's gland

One of the compound tubular submucosal glands found in that portion of the duodenum which is above the hepatopancreatic sphincter. Their main function is to produce a mucus-rich alkaline secretion to protect the duodenum from acidic chyme and to lubricate the intestinal walls.

A connector that holds the end of a cable in place

lacrimal gland

plural of meibomian gland

(ophthalmology, anatomy) A sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.

An abdominal gland in certain insects, part of the anatomy of the ovipositor or sting apparatus in female members of Apocrita.