Gland: alternatives and connections

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Gland

An organ for secreting something to be used in, or eliminated from, the body; as, the sebaceous glands of the skin; the salivary glands of the mouth.

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Organ 76% connected

An instrument or medium by which some important action is performed, or an important end accomplished; as, legislatures, courts, armies, taxgatherers…

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Sericterium 76% connected

A silk gland, as in the silkworms.

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Glandular 74% connected

Containing or supporting glands; consisting of glands; pertaining to glands.

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Glandular 74% connected

Containing or supporting glands; consisting of glands; pertaining to glands.

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Acinus 70% connected

One of the small grains or drupelets which make up some kinds of fruit, as the blackberry, raspberry, etc.

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