ductless gland

noun

ductless gland

ductless gland

/ dŭkt′lĭs /

First recorded in 1840–50

In this case also the resulting ductless gland is still of functional importance, for disease of it is associated with acromegaly.

This is the spleen, a ductless gland, the use of which is not altogether known.

As I hadn't the faintest idea what a ductless gland was I continued silent.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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