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| 1. | (Anat.) An organ for secreting something to be used in, or eliminated from, the body; | |
| 2. | (Bot.) A special organ of plants, usually minute and globular, which often secretes some kind of resinous, gummy, or aromatic product. | |
| 3. | (Steam Mach.) The movable part of a stuffing box by which the packing is compressed; - sometimes called a | |
| 4. | (Mach.) The crosspiece of a bayonet clutch. |
| Noun | 1. | gland - any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream |
a group of cells that secrete substances. Endocrine glands secrete hormones. Exocrine glands secrete salt, enzymes, and water.
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