The meaning of GLAND is a specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin that selectively removes materials from the blood, concentrates or alters them, and secretes them for further use in the body or for elimination from the body.

2017年6月24日 · A gland is a group of cells or a “secreting organ” that excretes a chemical substance. This substance can take the form of hormones, sweat, saliva, mucus, or acids (i.e. HCl acid in gastric glands).

A gland is a cell or an organ in an animal's body that produces and secretes different substances that the organism needs, either into the bloodstream or into a body cavity or outer surface. [1] A gland may also function to remove unwanted substances such as urine from the body.

2019年1月3日 · What Are Glands in the Body? Glands are important organs located throughout the body. They produce and release substances that perform certain functions. Though you have many glands...

an aggregation of cells specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their ordinary metabolic needs. Glands are divided into two main groups, endocrine and exocrine. adj., adj glan´dular.

2023年8月28日 · A gland is an organ that makes and puts out hormones that do a specific job in your body. Endocrine and exocrine glands release the substances they make into your bloodstream.

GLAND definition: 1. an organ of the body or of a plant that secretes (= produces) liquid chemicals that have various…. Learn more.

2025年1月27日 · A gland is a specialized structure in the body composed of epithelial tissue that produces and releases substances such as hormones, enzymes, or fluids.[4] Glands are classified based on their mode of secretion, structure, and location.

Endocrine, or ductless, glands (e.g., pituitary, thyroid, adrenal) secrete substances known as hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through ducts. Exocrine glands (e.g., salivary, sweat, digestive) discharge their products through ducts.

GLAND meaning: 1. an organ of the body or of a plant that secretes (= produces) liquid chemicals that have various…. Learn more.