what is glands
Related to gland: endocrine gland, parotid gland, pituitary gland, pineal gland, prostate gland, thymus gland. (glÄnd) n. 1. a. Any of various organs or cell groups, such as the adrenal glands and the salivary glands, that are of endothelial origin and secrete a substance that is used or excreted by the body. b. Any of various organs, such as lymph nodes, that resemble true glands but perform a nonsecretory function.