glándula

Definitions of glándula
  1. noun
    any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
    synonyms: órgano secretatorio, órgano segregatorio
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    glándula exocrina
    a gland that secretes externally through a duct
    glándula endocrina
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
    glándula tiroides, tiroides
    located near the base of the neck
    glándula sudorípara
    any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration
    glándula suprarrenal
    either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
    próstata
    a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen
    glándula lagrimal
    any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
    páncreas
    a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
    glándula pituitaria
    the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
    glándula pituitaria anterior
    the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
    glándula pituitaria posterior
    the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature
    glándula pineal
    a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
    vesícula seminal
    either of a pair of glands located on either side of the male urinary bladder that open into the vas deferens and that secrete many components of semen during ejaculation
    gándula digestiva
    any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract
    glándula salival
    any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
    mama, teta
    milk-secreting organ of female mammals
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    órgano
    a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
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