Synonym(s)
- ductless gland
- gland of internal secretion
- glandula endocrina
Definition(s)
- Ductless glands that secrete substances which are released directly into the circulation and which influence metabolism and other body functions.
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Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System
at the National Library of Medicine
- A gland (as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion -- called also ductless gland, gland of internal secretion.
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Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster Inc.
Related discussion in the Handbook
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.