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gland

Definition

  • noun: an organ in the body that makes a substance (such as saliva, sweat, or bile) which is used by the body
  • noun: 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
  • synonyms: kernel, glandule, prostrate

Examples

  • the pituitary 'gland'

  • sweat 'glands'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You alright...? Not really Pete. I'm dying...but I think you can help save my life. You're looking at the world's first Human-Spider hybrids. The hope is to extract the venom from their glands and turn that into a cure, an agent that heals diseased cells. And if I can be cured... (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2