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- thyroid glandA large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated on the front of the neck that produces various hormones.
- pituitary glandAn endocrine gland in vertabrates, which, in humans, is located at the base of the brain, whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, maturation, and metabolism.
- mammary glandA gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring.
- salivary glandAny of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.
- adrenal glandIn mammals, either of a pair of complex endocrine glands, situated above each kidney, secreting hormones which control the heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.
- prostate glandA gland in male mammals surrounding the urethra just below the urinary bladder that controls the release of urine from the bladder and produces a secretion that is the fluid part of semen.
- pineal glandA small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.
- endocrine glandAny of various glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood or lymph and not through a duct.
- sweat glandAn exocrine gland found under the skin in mammals for regulating body temperature.
- parathyroid glandAny one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck, usually within a thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone.
- sebaceous glandA gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin.
- lacrimal glandEither of a pair of almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.
- bulbourethral glandAn exocrine gland which secretes a clear fluid known as pre-ejaculate or Cowper’s fluid (colloquially known as “pre-cum”) which is generated upon sexual arousal.
- parotid glandEither of a pair of salivary glands located in front of and below each ear in humans.
- lymph glandSynonym of lymph node: Each of the small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen. They act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of …
- Cowper's glandThe bulbourethral gland.
- Skene's glandA gland of a group of glands in the vagina that drains into the urethra and is related to pleasure during sexual arousal.
- exocrine glandAny of various glands which secrete via a duct, typically into the digestive tract or onto the skin.
- uropygial glandA secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening.
- apocrine glandAny of several coiled, tubular glands that extrudes part of the cytoplasm as a secretion.
- Bartholin's glandEither of two small glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice that secrete a lubricating mucus.
- meibomian glandA sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.
- submandibular glandEither of a pair of salivary glands located beneath the lower jaws, superior to the digastric muscles.
- cable glandA connector that holds the end of a cable in place
- anterior pituitary glandadenohypophysis
Compound words 22
- prostaglandinAny of a group of naturally occurring lipids derived from the C₂₀ acid prostanoic acid; they have a number of physiological functions and may be considered to be hormones.
- glandiformShaped like, resembling, or characteristic of glands.
- glandectomyAlternative form of glansectomy: The surgical removal of part or all of the glans penis.
- glandlessWithout glands.
- glandlikeResembling or characteristic of a gland.
- glandotropicThat stimulates a gland
- macroglandA gland distributed on the skin, typically of a toad, that secretes toxins
- monkeyglandA spicy sauce made of onions, garlic, tomato and tabasco sauce, often as an accompaniment to steak.
- pseudoglandA structure that has some resemblance to a gland
- ganglandThe underworld of organized crime.