Gland

A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release such as hormones or breast milk, often into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface .
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gland n. A cell, a group of cells, or an organ that produces a secretion for use elsewhere in the body or in a body cavity or for elimination from
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submandibular gland ( ¦səbman′dibyələr ′gland ) ( anatomy ) A large seromucous or mixed salivary gland located below the mandible on each side ... Submandibular+Gland ...
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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of salivary gland cancer. ... Salivary gland cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form ...
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In other cases, the adrenal gland itself may have the problem. ... The treatment for adrenal gland disorders depends on the specific disorder or ...
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Information for women about Bartholin's gland cysts from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... Health > Bartholin's Gland Cyst. Advanced Search ...
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Get information on cancer of the salivary glands diagnosis (biopsy), treatment (surgery, chemotherapy), prognosis, statistics, support, symptoms and signs.
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On this page we look at the prostate gland – its function, the general health of the prostate gland, diseases such as prostate cancer as well as ways to prevent ...
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Other Disorders: Salivary gland enlargement also occurs in autoimmune diseases ... Alcoholics may have salivary gland swelling, usually on both sides. ...
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Gland - Definition of Gland at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with ... Pineal gland. Cowper's gland. Pituitary gland fun... Bartholin's gland. Cause ...
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Description of pituitary gland and its function. ... The gland is a critical part of our ability to respond to the environment most ...
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia is commonly known as an enlarged prostate gland. ... As a result, the prostate gland begins to press on the urethra like a clamp. ...
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The parotid gland makes 25% of the saliva and drains into the mouth near the upper teeth. ... The gland might enlarge and an infection can develop. ...
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If a Bartholin gland cyst is not infected, you will likely feel a painless lump ... A gland is probably infected if you are in extreme pain and have trouble even ...
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The thyroid is a small gland, measuring about 2 inches (5 centimeters) across, ... Normally, the thyroid gland cannot be seen and can barely be felt. ...
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... the only hormone secreted by the pineal gland. ... The pineal gland's production of melatonin varies both with the ... Pineal Gland Reflex. Pituitary Brain ...
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Prostate gland enlargement — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment. ... The prostate gland is the male organ that produces semen, the milky-colored ...
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... deposition in the aged human pineal gland. Caries Research 35:125-128. ... PhD Thesis: The Effect of Fluoride on the Physiology of the Pineal Gland (298 pages) ...
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