endocrine_gland | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream | |
Synonyms: | endocrine ductless_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 | |
Similar spelling: |
endocrine_system endocrinology endocrinologist |