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endocrine gland

noun

Definition of endocrine gland

  1. :  a gland (such as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion —called also ductless gland

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First Known Use of endocrine gland

1914

ENDOCRINE GLAND Defined for Kids

endocrine gland

noun en·do·crine gland \ˈen-də-krən-, -ˌkrīn-\

Definition of endocrine gland for Students

  1. :  any of several glands (as the thyroid or pituitary gland) that release hormones directly into the blood

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endocrine gland

noun

Medical Definition of endocrine gland

  1. :  a gland (as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion—called also ductless gland, gland of internal secretion

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