- An organ for secreting something to be used in, or
eliminated from, the body; as, the sebaceous glands of the skin; the
salivary glands of the mouth. - An organ or part which resembles a secreting, or true,
gland, as the ductless, lymphatic, pineal, and pituitary glands, the
functions of which are very imperfectly known. - A special organ of plants, usually minute and globular,
which often secretes some kind of resinous, gummy, or aromatic product. - Any very small prominence. - The movable part of a stuffing box by which the packing is
compressed; -- sometimes called a follower. See Illust. of Stuffing
box, under Stuffing. - The crosspiece of a bayonet clutch.
Pituitary gland Pituitary gland, which is the major component of the endocrine system, or “master gland” which secretes hormones that control growth and
Suprarenal Glands The suprarenal glands are two yellowish organs that lie on the upper poles of the kidneys on the posterior abdominal wall.
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