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digestive gland

–noun
any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract, as the salivary glands, liver, and pancreas.

Origin:
1935–40
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digestive gland  
n.  A gland, such as the liver or pancreas, that secretes into the alimentary canal substances necessary for digestion.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: digestive gland
Function: noun
: a gland secreting digestive enzymes
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

digestive gland n.
A gland, such as the liver or pancreas, that secretes into the alimentary canal substances necessary for digestion.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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