Glandular

usgb/ˈɡlændʒələr/
adjective

Related to a type of body organ that makes and releases material.

The glandular system includes organs like the pituitary gland and the thyroid gland.
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Often appears as...

  • glandular system
  • glandular secretions
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Body Functions

Understand 'glandular' relates to how the body works, especially producing and releasing substances.

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Hormones play a huge part in glandular functions.
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Medical Context

'Glandular' often appears in health and medicine topics, discussing organs like glands.

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The doctor explained the glandular role in metabolism.
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