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Gland

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An organ that produces and secretes hormones (e.g. endocrine gland), saliva or sweat (e.g. exocrine gland). [ ]

Term info

Label

Gland

Synonyms
  • Gland
  • Glandular
  • gland
ALT DEFINITION

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.

Semantic Type

Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

UMLS CUI

C1285092

code

C13319

Term relations

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