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
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British Athletics doctors ran tests that gave no answers, so she carried on, assuming it was lingering glandular fever that would eventually pass.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
They’re structurally dense, meaning they contain more glandular and fibrous tissue than fat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
The characterization of dense breasts refers to how much fat, glandular tissue, and fibrous tissue are in the mix.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
The most common form of pancreatic cancer is adenocarcinoma, which develops in the glandular cells that produce pancreatic juice.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 30, 2026
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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