Gland

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

an organ that produces and secretes substances

“The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɡlænd/

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Synonyms

secretorsecreter

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aland bland grand

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