Meanings
nounductless gland (plural ductless glands)
plural ductless glands
- anatomyAny gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream; especially the endocrine gland
Synonyms & antonyms
nounany of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
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ductless gland. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ductless%20gland
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