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Endocrine Gland

see synonyms of endocrine gland

Noun

1. ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Endocrine Gland

see synonyms of endocrine gland
noun
any of the glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, including the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, testes, ovaries, and the pancreatic islets of Langerhans
. Also called: ductless gland

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Endocrine Gland

see synonyms of endocrine gland
n.
Any of various glands producing hormonal secretions that pass directly into the bloodstream. The endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroids, anterior and posterior pituitary, pancreas, adrenals, pineal, and gonads.Also called ductless gland.

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