glands

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1. Organs or groups of cells that take substances from the blood and change them chemically so that they can be secreted later for further use by the body. There are two kinds of glands: those that secrete their substances directly into the bloodstream (endocrine glands), and those that secrete their substances through channels or ducts (such as sweat glands and salivary glands).

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The rodents have scent glands on their feet and trample on their droppings to mark their territory.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

He worries if he has low fertility it could affect something called the endocrine system, a network of glands and organs in charge of releasing hormones in the body.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Crinetics primarily develops products to treat endocrine disorders, including acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder caused by the overproduction of growth hormone, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a condition that affects the adrenal glands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Sure, all things considered, I’d rather have a small bump sliced off my scalp than have my anal glands expressed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

It sends its messages through weirdly indirect channels, such as the sweat glands in the palms of our hands.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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