(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

(anatomy) A gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring.

(informal, biology) The pituitary gland.

(anatomy) Any gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream; especially the endocrine gland

(anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of, and below each ear in humans.

(anatomy) The adrenal gland, which is located just above the kidney in humans.