adjective
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Etymology
Origin of glandular
1730–40; English (obsolete) glandule gland (< Latin glandula; see gland 1 ( def. ), -ule ( def. ) ) + -ar 1
Example Sentences
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They’re structurally dense, meaning they contain more glandular and fibrous tissue than fat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Rashes can be spread indirectly by plant hairs and glandular goo that quite literally stick around.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
In reality, breast size is mostly determined by the amount of fatty tissue in the breast, while it’s the glandular tissue that produces milk.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2024
Acute infection with the virus can cause glandular fever -- also known as "kissing disease" -- and can put infected individuals out of action for several months.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024
Motor activity impaired; general reduction of glandular functioning; accelerated loss of coordination; and strong indications of progressive amnesia.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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