organe sécrétoire

Definitions of organe sécrétoire
  1. noun
    any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
    synonyms: glande
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    glande exocrine
    a gland that secretes externally through a duct
    glande endocrine
    any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
    glande uporygienne
    a gland that secretes oil
    glande thyroïde, thyroïde
    located near the base of the neck
    glande sudoripare
    any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration
    capsule surrénal
    either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
    prostate
    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
    glande lacrymale
    any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
    pancréas
    a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
    hypophyse
    the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
    épiphyse
    a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
    glande salivaire
    any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
    glande mammaire
    milk-secreting organ of female mammals
    type of:
    organe
    a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
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