ductless_gland
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Synonyms: endocrine endocrine_gland
Related terms: gland thyroid_gland pituitary nut anterior_pituitary pars_distilis adrenal_medulla corpus_luteum pars_intermedia adrenal_gland parathyroid_gland pineal_gland posterior_pituitary islands_of_Langerhans adrenal_cortex ovary thymus_gland prostate_gland gonad endocrine_system