Meaning & use
gland
An organ in the body that produces and releases a substance such as a hormone or enzyme.
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The thyroid gland regulates metabolism by releasing hormones into the bloodstream.
Swollen glands in the neck can be an early sign of infection.
A note on using this word
Glands are classed as endocrine, releasing hormones directly into the blood, or exocrine, releasing substances through a duct.
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