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endocrine gland
noun
Definition of ENDOCRINE GLAND
: a gland (as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion —called also ductless gland
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First Known Use of ENDOCRINE GLAND
1914
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ENDOCRINE GLAND Defined for Kids
endocrine gland
noun en·do·crine gland \ˈen-də-krən-, -ˌkrīn-\
Definition of ENDOCRINE GLAND for Kids
: any of several glands (as the thyroid or pituitary gland) that release hormones directly into the blood
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endocrine gland
noun
Medical Definition of ENDOCRINE GLAND
: a gland (as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion—called also ductless gland, gland of internal secretion
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