plural of gland

(zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical 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).

A gland used around a ship’s propeller shaft. / A gland used around a tap, valve or faucet.

(rare) plural of glans

A commune in Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. / A commune in Aisne department, Hauts-de-France, France. / A municipality in Nyon district, Vaud canton, Switzerland.

plural of Cowper's gland

plural of sebaceous gland

plural of lymph gland

plural of pineal gland

plural of adrenal gland