An aggregation of cells specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their ordinary metabolic needs
a group of cells or an organ that produces substances (such as hormones and enzyme) that are used by the body
Tissue that produces a material, such as saliva or a hormone
An organ producing a secretion.
a structure which contains or secretes a sticky, shiny, or oily substance.
Latin glans = an acorn, adjective - glandular; a secreting organ.
a cell or group of cells which secrete substances.
Glande Drüse, f Glándula On the tepals usually at the base, are found glands which secrete a generally sweet substance which attracts insects and thus aid in the pollination of the flowers.
Collection of cells that produces secretions or excretions of a specialized character.
a group of cells or a single cell in animals or plants that is specialized to secrete a specific substance
Organ of the body that processes chemical substances in the blood to produce other chemical substances for use in the body or for elimination from the body. A gland may have ducts for pouring its secretions into other parts of the body, or it may be ductless and pour secretions into the bloodstream. The prostate is a ducted gland.
Any organ or tissue that releases a substance to be used elsewhere in the body; endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream
A secreting cell, or group of cells.
n. (L. glands, acorn) a secreting part or appendage.
An organ or group of cells that produces and secretes one or more substances.
a group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body (eg, pituitary gland).
Glands are organs that secrete hormones. There are nine glands in the body. They are the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary (all found in the brain), the ovaries or testes, the thyroid, thymis and parathyroid (all in the throat) and the pancreas and adrenals (which are found in midsection).
A specialised cell or group of cells in plants and animals that secretes a specific substance. In plants the nectaries are a good example of a gland; they secrete nectar to attract pollinators. In animals, glands fall into two categories - those that secrete their substance directly into the bloodstream for distribution to the whole body (endocrine glands) and those that are connected to a specific part of the body through a network of ducts (exocrine glands). The thyroid is an endocrine gland that secretes its hormones into the bloodstream, while an example of an exocrine gland would be sweat glands secreting sweat onto the surface of the skin, or the glands of the digestive tract that secrete enzymes into the gut.
A specialization of epithelial tissue to secrete substances. It may consist of a single cell or a multicellular arrangement.
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a cell or group of cells in the skin that releases a liquid substance.
a structure of specialized cells that secrete fluids either directly into the blood or through a duct.
Cells that produce exocrine or endocrine secretions.
any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
a bodily organ that manufactures and secretes enzymes, hormones or other chemicals
a cell or group of cells that produces a material substance (secretion)
a collection of cells that releases certain chemicals, or hormones, which are important to the functioning of other organs or body systems
a discrete and separate soft body made up of a large number of vessels that produce, store, and release -- or "secrete" -- some substance
a group of cells or an organ that produces and releases a substance for
an organ in the body made of special cells that form and release materials such as fluid
an organ in the body that makes a protein called a hormone
an organ ised collection of cells that functions as a secretory or excretory organ
an organ specialised for secretion
an Organ that consists of Cells that Secrete materials into other regions of the Body
an organ that secretes a chemical substance called a hormone into the bloodstream that
an organ whose primary function is to produce chemicals that pass either into the main blood circulation (called an endocrine function), or pass into another organ (called an exocrine function)
a single cell or a mass of epithelial cells adapted for secretion
rhymes with band): part of the body that produces a special substance, such as saliva or sebum (hair oil)
A depression or appendage which usually secretes a sticky fluid.
A spot which produces a sticky, greasy, or viscous substance.
A discrete organ responsible for the secretion of hormones. There are nine separate glands in the body. Three are in the brain (hypothalamus, pineal, and pituitary), three are in the throat area (thyroid, thymus, and parathyroid), two are in the midsection (pancreas and adrenals), and one is in the gonad area (testes for males and ovaries for females).
Small liquid-secreting structure or organ on or near surface of plant.
A collection of cells or an organ with a specialised ability to produce essential substances (enzymes and hormones) necessary for the normal functioning of biological processes.
Organ or tissue that secretes a substance that is transported elsewhere in the body to effect the functioning of another organ, gland, or tissue.
An organ or tissue which discharges and/or eliminates substances from the body.
an organ that secretes substances needed by the body
A secretory structure, which produces substances such as nectar.
An organ that makes and releases substances to other parts of the body.
a structure or organ that produces a substance which is used in another part of the body
An organ that produces and releases one or more substances (e.g., hormones) for use in the body.
A small one, remove-like the cavity for the secretion or the excreción.
An organ of the body that produces a hormone or other body secretion that is used elsewhere in the body
a secreting surface or structure; usually small cellular organs which secrete oily or other products; sometimes sunk in, sometimes mounted on a stalk or at the tip of a hair or tooth. The name is also used for any protuberance or appendage resembling such a structure.
a mass of cells or an organ that removes substances from the bloodstream and excretes them, or secretes them back into the blood in concentrated or altered form for a specific physiological purpose.
a structure with a secretory function, embedded or projecting from the surface of the plant.
A group of cells specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their ordinary metabolic needs.
A group of cells that secrete substances. Endocrine glands secrete hormones. Exocrine glands secrete salt, enzymes, and water.
Organ that makes and releases particular substances.
A bump, depression, or appendage on a plant's surface that produces a sticky or greasy viscous fluid.
An organ or group of cells that produces secretions.
A small, sac-like cavity for secretion or excretion.
An organ that produces and releases one or more substances for use in the body. Some glands produce fluids that affect tissues or organs. Others produce hormones or participate in blood production.
A specialized bodily structure that secretes hormones, mucus, enzymes, and other substances.
A group of special cells that make substances so that other parts of the body can work. For example, the pancreas is a gland that releases insulin so that other body cells can use glucose (sugar) for energy. See also: Endocrine glands.
a structure, within or on the surface of a plant, with a secretory function.
An organ that makes substances such as hormones, sweat, tears, or milk and releases them directly into the body
An organ that produces and releases one or more substances for use by various parts of the body.
A group of cells specialized to make and release chemicals, such as hormones, that are used by other cells in the body.
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An aggregation of cells that secretes a substance for use in or discharge from the body.
Structures within the body that produce and release certain fluids. There are two types of glands. One type, known as exocrine glands, release the fluids they produce via a tube or duct onto the skin or internal surfaces of the body, e.g., sweat glands, salivary glands. The other type, called endocrine glands, release chemicals called hormones directly into the blood, e.g., the adrenal glands that release the hormone adrenaline.
A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thyroid gland. A group of cells that removes materials from the circulation. For example, a lymph gland.
an organ that makes and secretes hormones.
Cells that manufacture and excrete materials not required for their own metabolic needs.
An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk. Endocrine glands release the substances directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands release the substances into a duct or opening to the inside or outside of the body.
An organ which secretes or separates some peculiar product from the blood or sap of animals or plants. 85
An organ that makes and secretes substances used by the body
A cell, a group of cells, or an organ that produces a secretion for use elsewhere in the body or in a body cavity or for elimination from the body.
An organ of the body that produces materials (hormones) released into the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or pineal gland. Hormones influence metabolism and other body functions.
A gland is either a cluster of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body, like the thyroid gland or cells that remove materials from the circulation system such as the lymph gland.
A spot on the surface of an organ or at the end of a hair that produces a sticky or greasy substance.
An organ that creates a substance, such as hormones, to be released into the bloodstream, a body cavity, or onto the skin.
1. An organ that produces a hormone or other secretion. 2. Glands are groups of cells that make substances enabling body functions. "Glands" generally refer to secreting glands and lymph nodes. Secreting glands manufacture and release chemical substances such as hormones and enzymes. Lymph nodes play an important part in fighting infections.
An secretory organ or structure that produces or secretes essential body fluids or substances, such as hormones.
An organ or layer of cells that produces and secretes some substance
A group of cells that secrete a substance needed by the body.
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release such as hormones, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).