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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

  • (..) - Hop in what? Does that come standard? It came with a black dude, but he kept getting pulled over. I could rule this place with the right set of mammary glands. Trapped like rats... ...in a Chia Pet. Computer, surveillance MiB. MiB's locked down. Computer, magnify. Times . (..)
    2002 Men in Black II