what is a duct gland
duct gland - a gland that secretes externally through a duct. exocrine, exocrine gland. gland, secreter, secretor, secretory organ - any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream. oil gland - a gland that secretes oil. sudoriferous gland, sweat gland - any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration. lachrymal gland, lacrimal gland, tear gland - any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears.