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gland1

Pronunciation: /gland/

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Definition of gland

noun

an organ in the human or animal body which secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.
a structure resembling a gland, especially a lymph node: symptoms include swollen glands
Botany a secreting cell or group of cells on or within a plant structure.