glands

n. secreting organ or structure (Anatomy)

A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release such as hormones, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
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Noun
1. any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
(synonym) secretory organ, secretor, secreter
(hypernym) organ
(hyponym) green gland
(part-meronym) acinus

n. acorn, tassel, glans