A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening.

(anatomy) Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.

(anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of, and below each ear in humans.

(informal) Synonym of lymph node.

(anatomy) Any of several coiled, tubular glands that extrudes part of the cytoplasm as a secretion.

(informal, biology) The pituitary gland.

(anatomy, ophthalmology) Either of a pair of almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.

plural of clitoral glans

(anatomy) An exocrine gland found under the skin in mammals for regulating body temperature.

(anatomy) Either of two small glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice that secrete a lubricating mucus.