(zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).

A gland used around a ship’s propeller shaft. / A gland used around a tap, valve or faucet.

(rare) plural of glans

A commune in Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. / A commune in Aisne department, Hauts-de-France, France. / A municipality in Nyon district, Vaud canton, Switzerland.

plural of gland

plural of clitoral glans

(anatomy) Either of two small glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice that secrete a lubricating mucus.

(anatomy) An exocrine gland found under the skin in mammals for regulating body temperature.

(anatomy, ophthalmology) Either of a pair of almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.

(anatomy) A gland in which sex cells are produced.