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any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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Any gland in an animal that manufactures hormones and secretes them directly into the bloodstream to act at distant sites in the body, known as target organs or cells. cf exocrine gland. See gland.
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| endocrine gland |
An organ that is specialized for secretion of a hormone into the general circulation. (More? Endocrine Notes)
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| endocrine gland |
A gland that secretes hormones into the bloodstream.
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| endocrine gland |
(en'do-krin) An organ that manufactures hormones and sends them out into the bloodstream.
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