gland-

(Enerji Üretimi) Buhar türbinlerinin yüksek ve orta basınç bölümlerinden dışarı buhar kaçmasını önlemek, alçak basınç bölümünden ise içeriye hava girişini önlemek için kullanılan sızdırmazlık buharı

glandspan>, organ which secretes

salgılar bezi, organ

green glandspan>

yeşil bezi

lymph glandspan>

(Anatomi) Lenf bezi

mammary glandspan>

(Biyoloji) Meme bezi

parotid glandspan>

kulak altı tükürük bezi

sebaceous glandspan>

yağ bezi

sexual glandspan>

(Anatomi) Eşeysel bezler, kadın için testis, erkek için yumurtalık

suprarenal glandspan>

böbreküstü bezi

thymus glandspan>

özden

accessory glandspan>

(Tıp,Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) mukoz bezi

accessory glandspan>

(Tıp,Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) eklenti bezi

accessory glandspan>

(Biyoloji) yardımcı bez

acid glandspan>

(Arılık,Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) zehir bezi

acid glandspan>

(Tıp,Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) asit bezi

blandin's glandspan>

(Diş Hekimliği) ( P. F. Blandin, 1798 -1849. Fransız cerrah ) dil ucunun alt yüzeyinde bir mikst tükrük bezi; nuhn bezi de denir

endocrine glandspan>

iç salgıbezi

endocrine glandspan> neoplasms

(Tıp) endokrin bezi tümörleri

food glandspan>

(Arılık) yutak bezleri

food glandspan>

(Arılık) arı sütü bezleri

glandspan>

i., anat. bez, beze, gudde

{i} gudde

(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) bez hücresi

glandspan> exhaust condenser

glend egzoz kondenseri

glandspan> exhaust system

boğaz egzoz devresi

glandspan> leakage loss

boğaz kaçak kaybı

glandspan> leakage loss

glend kaçak kaybı

glandspan> packing

glandspan> seal system

boğaz sızdırmazlık sistemi

inguinal glandspan>

anat. kasık bezi

lacteal glandspan>

lenfa damarı

maxillary glandspan>

çene altı bezi

mixed glandspan>

(Anatomi) karma bezi

mucin glandspan>

(Tıp) müsin salgılayan bez

mucous glandspan>

(Arılık) mukoz bezi

mucous glandspan>

(Biyoloji) mukus bezi

mucous glandspan> carcinomas

(Tıp) müköz bez kanserleri

mucous glandspan> tumors

(Tıp) müköz bez tümörleri

parathyroid glandspan>

paratiorit bezi

parotid glandspan>

(Diş Hekimliği) Kulak altı bezi

peptic glandspan>

mide salgıbezi

perspiratory glandspan>

ter bezi

pineal body/glandspan>

anat. kozalaksı bez

piston rod glandspan>

piston kolu

pituitary glandspan>

anat. hipofiz

poison glandspan>

(Arılık) zehir bezi

salivary glandspan>

(Diş Hekimliği) Bez, tükürük

scent glandspan>

(Arılık) koku bezi

scent glandspan>

(Arılık) nasonov organı

seat glandspan>

(Anatomi) ter bezi

sebaceous glandspan>

stuffing box glandspan>

salmastra kutusu tapası

thymus glandspan>

timüs bezi

thyroid glandspan>

tiroid bezi

Onun tiroid bezinde bir sorun var. - There's something wrong with her thyroid gland.

thyroid glandspan>

(Diş Hekimliği) Bez, tiroid

turbine glandspan>

türbin kovanı

yolk glandspan>

(Biyoloji,Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) vitellüs bezi

الإنجليزية - الإنجليزية

تعريف gland- في الإنجليزية الإنجليزية القاموس.
Bartholin's glandspan>: either of two small glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice that secrete a lubricating mucous
Cowper's glandspan>: See bulbourethral gland
adrenal glandspan>: In mammals, either of a pair of complex endocrine glands, situated above each kidney, secreting hormones which control the heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism
apocrine glandspan>: Any of several coiled, tubular glands that extrudes part of the cytoplasm as a secretion
apocrine-glandspan>: Attributive form of apocrine gland
apocrine-gland problems.
bulbourethral glandspan>: An exocrine gland which secretes a clear fluid known as pre-ejaculate or Cowper’s fluid (colloquially known as “pre-cum”) which is generated upon sexual arousal
ductless glandspan>: Any gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream; especially the endocrine gland
endocrine glandspan>: Any of various glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood or lymph and not through a duct
exocrine glandspan>: Any of various glands which secrete via a duct, typically into the digestive tract or onto the skin
glandspan>: An organ that synthesizes a substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland)
glandspan>: a compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier. Examples:
b. used around a tap, valve or faucet.
glandspan>: A secretory structure on the surface of an organ
lacrimal glandspan>: One of a pair almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film
lymph glandspan>: An alternative name for a lymph node
mammary glandspan>: A gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring
mammary-glandspan>: Attributive form of mammary gland
mammary-gland fetish.
master glandspan>: The pituitary gland
parathyroid glandspan>: Any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck, usually within a thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone
parotid glandspan>: Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of, and below each ear in humans
pineal glandspan>: A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin
pituitary glandspan>: An endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism, and maturation
poison glandspan>: Any specialized gland in some fishes and amphibians that secretes a mucus-like substance containing venomous or acrid material
prostate glandspan>: A gland in male mammals surrounding the urethra just below the urinary bladder that controls the release of urine from the bladder and produces a secretion that is the fluid part of semen
salivary glandspan>: Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically
salt glandspan>: a specialized gland, located near the eyes or nose of certain marine animals that secretes a liquid having a high salt content; it enables the animal to drink seawater without having to eliminate the excess salt through the kidneys
sebaceous glandspan>: A gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin
suprarenal glandspan>: The adrenal gland, which is located just above the kidney in humans
sweat glandspan>: An exocrine gland found under the skin in mammals for regulating body temperature
thyroid glandspan>: A large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated on the front of the neck that produces various hormones. Removal due to thyroid cancer is termed a total thyroidectomy
uropygial glandspan>: A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening
glandspan>: {n} a secreting vessel in animals or plants, a nut
pituitary glandspan>: The anterior portion releases tropic hormones in response to hypothalamic releasing hormones The posterior portion releases vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin from neuronal terminals that have their cell bodies in the hypothalamus
adrenal glandspan>: Gland that is present above each kidney The cortex of the gland secretes glucocorticoids whereas the medulla secretes noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)
adrenal glandspan>: Gland next to the kidney that produces cortisone and epinephrine (adrenalin)
adrenal glandspan>: The main function of the adrenal glands is to produce hormones which control metabolism, fluid balance, and blood pressure In addition, they produce small amounts of 'male' hormones (androgens) and 'female' hormones (estrogens and progesterone) One adrenal gland is found near each kidney
adrenal glandspan>: n. Either of two small, dissimilarly shaped endocrine glands, one located above each kidney, consisting of the cortex, which secretes several steroid hormones, and the medulla, which secretes epinephrine. Also called suprarenal gland. or suprarenal gland Either of two small, triangular endocrine glands over the kidneys. In humans, each gland weighs about 0.15 oz (4.5 g) and consists of an inner medulla, which produces the catecholamine hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, and an outer cortex (about 90% of the gland), which secretes the steroid hormones aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens (the last two in response to ACTH from the pituitary gland). Diseases of the adrenal glands include pheochromocytoma (a tumour of the medulla) and the cortical disorders Addison disease, adrenal hypertrophy, Cushing syndrome, and primary aldosteronism
adrenal glandspan>: one of two hormone secreting glands functioning in the Endocrine system
adrenal glandspan>: either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
adrenal glandspan>: A gland that is at the upper end of each kidney; it is a ductless glands that secretes catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) from the medulla portion of the gland and steroid hormones (such as cortisol) from the cortex portion of the gland
adrenal glandspan>: A small gland in the body that releases a variety of hormones that help us deal with stress Two of these hormones, epinephrine and norepinephrine, are also part of the flight-or-fight response Cocaine sharply increases the levels of these hormones in the body
adrenal glandspan>: n (a-DREE-null) Endocrine gland located above each kidney The inner part (medulla) of each gland secretes the hormone adrenaline and the outer part (cortex) secretes steroids
adrenal glandspan>: an organ located above each kidney that produces various hormones The medulla (inner part) of the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline (epinephrine) The cortex (outer part) secretes steroids such as cortisol and certain androgens The adrenal cortex are stimulated to produce hormones by the pituitary hormone ACTH; reduced secretion (adrenal insufficiency) can lead to fatigue, anorexia and weight loss
apocrine glandspan>: a large sweat gland that produces both a fluid and an apocrine secretion; in human beings located in hairy regions of the body
bartholin's glandspan>: either of the two posterior vestibular glands that secrete a lubricating mucus; homologous to Cowper's gland in the male
central vein of suprarenal glandspan>: a single draining vein; on the right it empties into the inferior vena cava; on the left it empties into the left renal vein
compound glandspan>: A gland composed of branching duct systems that combine, eventually to open into a secretory duct
cowper's glandspan>: either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin's gland in the female
digestive glandspan>: any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract
digestive glandspan>: A gland, such as the liver or pancreas, that secretes into the alimentary canal substances necessary for digestion
eccrine glandspan>: sweat gland that is connected to the sympathetic nervous system and is activated in times of fear or stress
eccrine glandspan>: a small sweat gland the produces only a fluid; restricted to the human skin
eccrine glandspan>: Any of the numerous small sweat glands distributed over the body's surface that produce a clear aqueous secretion devoid of cytoplasmic constituents and important in regulating body temperature
endocrine glandspan>: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
endocrine glandspan>: n. Any of various glands producing hormonal secretions that pass directly into the bloodstream. The endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroids, anterior and posterior pituitary, pancreas, adrenals, pineal, and gonads. Also called ductless gland
enlargement of the prostate glandspan>: expansion of the gland surrounding the male urethra at the base of the bladder
exocrine glandspan>: An externally secreting gland, such as a salivary gland or sweat gland that releases its secretions directly or through a duct
exocrine glandspan>: a gland that secretes externally through a duct
glandspan>: An organ that produces and releases one or more substances for use in the body Some glands produce fluids that affect tissues or organs Others produce hormones or participate in blood production
glandspan>: A group of special cells that make substances so that other parts of the body can work For example, the pancreas is a gland that releases insulin so that other body cells can use glucose (sugar) for energy See also: Endocrine glands
glandspan>: an organ which secretes something
glandspan>: any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
glandspan>: a compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier. Examples
glandspan>: A gland is an organ in the body which produces chemical substances for the body to use or get rid of. the hormones secreted by our endocrine glands. sweat glands. A device, such as the outer sleeve of a stuffing box, designed to prevent a fluid from leaking past a moving machine part. an organ of the body which produces a substance that the body needs, such as hormones, sweat, or saliva (glande, from glans ). Collection of cells or tissue that removes specific substances from the blood, alters or concentrates them, and then either releases them for further use by the body or eliminates them. Typically, the functional cells of a gland rest on a membrane and are surrounded by a meshwork of blood vessels. Endocrine, or ductless, glands (e.g., pituitary, thyroid, adrenal) discharge hormones into the bloodstream directly rather than through ducts (see endocrine system). Exocrine glands (e.g., digestive, mammary, salivary, sweat) discharge their products through ducts. adrenal gland suprarenal gland mammary gland parathyroid gland pineal gland pituitary gland prostate gland salivary gland sebaceous gland sweat gland tear duct and gland lachrymal duct and gland thyroid gland
glandspan>: A special organ of plants, usually minute and globular, which often secretes some kind of resinous, gummy, or aromatic product
glandspan>: Any very small prominence
glandspan>: of Stuffing box, under Stuffing
glandspan>: An organ for secreting something to be used in, or eliminated from, the body; as, the sebaceous glands of the skin; the salivary glands of the mouth
glandspan>: a group of cells that secretes chemical substances
glandspan>: The crosspiece of a bayonet clutch
glandspan>: This is a hormone producing organ
glandspan>: tissue which produces a secretion Eg Include eccrine and sebaceous glands
glandspan>: The male component of a cylinder or hose connection The gland typically seals in a socket type mating part
glandspan>: – An organ or layer of cells that produces and secretes some substance
glandspan>: A secreting surface or structure; any protuberance or appendage having the appearance of such an organ gland-dot A tiny gland or pore, usually secreting fluid
glandspan>: {i} secreting organ or structure (Anatomy)
glandspan>: The movable part of a stuffing box by which the packing is compressed; sometimes called a follower
glandspan>: an organ that excretes materials and manufactures substances not needed for its own metabolic function
glandspan>: A cavity into which a seal is installed, including the groove and mating surface which confine the seal
glandspan>: Organs or tissues in the body which make and release chemicals
glandspan>: a specialized group of cells that either selectively removes substances from the blood, concentrates or alters substances in the blood, and/or creates and releases special substances into the blood
glandspan>: an organ of the body that produces materials (hormones) released into the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or pineal gland Hormones influence metabolism and other body functions
glandspan>: Organ/tissue that secretes substances for use somewhere else in the body other than for its own functioning
glandspan>: a group of cells that secrete substances Endocrine glands secrete hormones Exocrine glands secrete salt, enzymes, and water
glandspan>: An organ or part which resembles a secreting, or true, gland, as the ductless, lymphatic, pineal, and pituitary glands, the functions of which are very imperfectly known
green glandspan>: one of a pair of glands (believed to have excretory functions) in some crustaceans near the base of the large antennae
lachrymal glandspan>: gland that produces tears in the eye
lacrimal glandspan>: tear gland that produced tears to moisten eye surface lagophthalmos - inability of the eyelids to close fully laser blepharoplasty - eyelid surgery incorporating laser as the cutting/coagulation tool laser resurfacing (laser peel) - use of a laser to soften skin wrinkles lash ptosis - upper eyelid lashes drooping over the cornea lateral canthus - junction of upper and lower lids on side towards the temple levator muscle - the main elevator (opening) muscle for the upper eyelid levator aponeurosis - tendon of the levator muscle limbus - circular junction between the cornea and the sclera
lacrimal glandspan>: The small almond shaped structure that produces tears, located just above the outer corner of the eye
lacrimal glandspan>: The source of some of the eye's tears, this gland sits in the upper outer part of the socket just inside its outer rim
lacrimal glandspan>: The small almond-shaped structure that produces tears It is located just above the inner corner of the eye
lacrimal glandspan>: any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
lacrimal glandspan>: The small almond-shaped structure that produces tears; located just above the outer corner of the eye
lacrimal glandspan>: (LAK-rih-mul) The small almond-shaped structure that produces tears; located just above the outer corner of the eye
lacrimal glandspan>: The small almond-shaped structure that produces tears, it is located just above the outer corner of the eye
lymph glandspan>: lymph node, small glandlike body within the lymphatic system that filters harmful bacteria from lymph
lymph glandspan>: the source of lymph and lymphocytes
male reproductive glandspan>: the reproductive organs of a man
mammary glandspan>: Any of the milk-producing glands in female mammals, consisting of lobes containing clusters of alveoli with a system of ducts to convey the milk to an external nipple or teat. These glands typically occur in pairs and begin secreting milk when young are born. the part of a woman's breast that produces milk, or a similar part of a female animal. Milk-producing gland of female mammals, usually present but undeveloped and nonfunctional in males. Regulated by the endocrine system, it is derived from a modification of sweat glands. The mammary gland of a woman who has not borne children consists of a conical disk of glandular tissue, encased in fat that gives the breast its shape. The gland is made up of lobes drained by separate ducts that meet at the nipple. Pregnancy causes the cells lining the lobes to multiply, and lactation begins in response to hormones released starting at the time of birth. At the end of lactation, the glands return almost to their state before pregnancy. After menopause, they atrophy and are largely replaced by connective tissue and fat
mammary glandspan>: milk-secreting organ of female mammals
meibomian glandspan>: a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids; "bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye
nabothian glandspan>: one of many small glands of the uterine cervix that secrete mucus
oil glandspan>: a gland that secretes oil
parathyroid glandspan>: any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
parathyroid glandspan>: Any of usually four small kidney-shaped glands that lie in pairs near or within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland and secrete parathyroid hormone. Endocrine gland, two to eight of which are embedded in each side of the thyroid gland. It secretes parathyroid hormone, which regulates blood calcium and phosphorus levels. When calcium in body fluids drops, increased hormone secretion releases calcium from bone into the bloodstream (see calcium deficiency). The hormone also increases excretion of phosphate in the urine, lowering blood concentrations, and may play a role in magnesium metabolism. When thyroid removal is required, the parathyroid glands must be separated out and left in place. See also endocrine system
parotid glandspan>: a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear
parotid glandspan>: Either of the pair of salivary glands situated below and in front of each ear
pineal glandspan>: A small structure situated in the center of the head and connected to the brain that was originally the "third eye," which was located on the top of the head in primitive animals See also Melatonin
pineal glandspan>: A small, cone-shaped organ in the brain of most vertebrates that secretes the hormone melatonin. Also called epiphysis, pineal body, pineal organ. or pineal body Endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin. It is large in children and begins to shrink at puberty. The gland may play a significant role in sexual maturation, circadian rhythm and sleep induction, and seasonal affective disorder and depression. In animals it is known to play a major role in sexual development, hibernation, and seasonal breeding
pineal glandspan>: A small gland located deep within in the brain It is believed to secrete melatonin, and may therefore be part of the body’s sleep-regulation apparatus
pineal glandspan>: a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
pineal glandspan>: gland in the brain secreting the hormone melatonin
pineal glandspan>: — pea-sized brain structure, which secretes melatonin and other hormones in mammals
pineal glandspan>: epiphysis, small endocrine gland which is located in the center of the brain and secretes the hormone melatonin (Anatomy)
pituitary glandspan>: An endocrine gland in the small, bony cavity at the base of the brain Often called "the master gland," the pituitary serves the body in many ways-in growth, in food use, and in reproduction
pituitary glandspan>: A relatively small endocrine gland about the size of a pea This gland is located underneath the brain and releases a number of essential hormones, including thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
pituitary glandspan>: the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
pituitary glandspan>: The gland at the base of your brain just below the hypothalamus, that releases FSH and LH to under the influence of GnRH to begin the fertility cycle This is the gland that is most responsible for sexual development during adolescence
pituitary glandspan>: small oval endocrine gland attached to the brain which secretes hormones affecting growth and metabolism (Anatomy)
pituitary glandspan>: The pituitary gland (a k a hypophysis) is the master endocrine gland -- though it is about the size of a pea -- located beneath the hypothalamus in a bony cavity at the base of the skull Its secretes many hormones, including thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), gonadotropins, growth hormone, prolactin, lipotropin, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, antidiuretic hormone (ADH), and oxytocin
pituitary glandspan>: a gland in the brain which produces and releases several hormones, including growth hormone, LH, FSH, TSH,vasopressin, ACTH, and others An aging clock may be located in the pituitary
pituitary glandspan>: endocrine gland that makes several hormones
pituitary glandspan>: The pituitary gland or the pituitary is a gland that is attached to the base of the brain. It produces hormones which affect growth, sexual development, and other functions of the body. A small oval endocrine gland attached to the base of the vertebrate brain and consisting of an anterior and a posterior lobe, the secretions of which control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism, and maturation. Also called hypophysis, pituitary body. or hypophysis Endocrine gland lying on the underside of the brain. It plays a major part in regulating the endocrine system. Its anterior lobe secretes most of the pituitary hormones, which stimulate growth (see growth hormone); egg and sperm development; milk secretion; release of other hormones by the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and reproductive system; and pigment production. The posterior lobe stores and releases hormones from the hypothalamus that control pituitary function, uterine contraction and milk release, and blood pressure and fluid balance
pituitary glandspan>: Small gland in the brain which secretes substances necessary for basic life processes, such as growth
pituitary glandspan>: Gland located at the base of the brain which secretes hormones involved in growth, sexual function, and control of other endocrine glands
pituitary glandspan>: A master control endocrine gland at the base of the brain The pituitary gland is controlled in turn by the hypothalamus
pituitary glandspan>: The "master gland," the major component of the endocrine system, which secretes hormones that control growth
prostate glandspan>: a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen
prostate glandspan>: gland surrounding the male urethra at the base of the bladder which produces sperm
prostate glandspan>: A gland in male mammals surrounding the urethra at the base of the bladder that controls release of urine from the bladder and secretes a fluid which is a major constituent of semen. Chestnut-shaped male reproductive organ, located under the bladder, which adds secretions to the sperm during ejaculation of semen. It surrounds the urethra (see urinary system) and is rounded at the top, narrowing to a blunt point. The prostate consists of 30-50 glands, supported by connective tissue, that discharge fluids into the urethra and two ejaculatory ducts. Those ducts, which also carry sperm and fluid discharged by the seminal vesicles, join the urethra inside the prostate. The prostate contributes 15-30% of the seminal fluid. It reaches its mature size at puberty. Around age 50, it commonly shrinks and decreases its secretions; an increase in size after midlife may be due to inflammation or malignancy. See also prostatic disorder
prostate glandspan> cancer: cancer located in the prostate gland (male sex gland)
prothoracic glandspan>: Either of a pair of endocrine glands located in the prothorax of certain insects and regulating molting
salivary glandspan>: any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
salivary glandspan>: one of the six glands that secretes saliva in the mouth
salivary glandspan>: Your salivary glands are the glands that produce saliva in your mouth. A gland that secretes saliva, especially any of three pairs of large glands, the parotid, submaxillary, and sublingual, whose secretions enter the mouth and mingle in saliva. a part of your mouth that produces saliva. Any of the organs that secrete saliva. Three pairs of major glands secrete saliva into the mouth through distinct ducts: the parotid glands (the largest), between the ear and the back of the lower jaw; the submaxillary glands, along the side of the lower jaw; and the sublingual glands, in the floor of the mouth near the chin. There are also numerous small glands in the tongue, palate, lips, and cheeks. The presence, smell, or thought of food normally increases secretion
salt glandspan>: A specialized gland in marine animals that excretes the excess salt taken into the body
scent glandspan>: A specialized apocrine gland found in many mammals that produces a strong-smelling substance
sebaceous glandspan>: Any of various glands in the dermis of the skin that open into a hair follicle and produce and secrete sebum. Small oil-producing gland in the skin, usually connected to a hair follicle by a duct into which it releases sebum, a component of the slightly greasy film on the skin that helps keep it flexible and prevents too much water loss or absorption. The glands are distributed over the entire body except the palms and soles, most abundantly on the scalp and face. Large and well developed at birth, they shrink during childhood but enlarge again and increase their sebum output at puberty (apparently in response to male hormones), often leading to acne
sebaceous glandspan>: a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
seminal glandspan>: {i} seminal vesicle, one of the paired glands that produces seminal liquied
sex glandspan>: A testis or ovary; a gonad
silk glandspan>: silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
silk glandspan>: Any of the glands in silk-spinning insects and spiders that secrete a protein liquid that hardens into silk on exposure to air
sublingual glandspan>: a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue
submaxillary glandspan>: a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
suprarenal glandspan>: adrenal gland: either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
sweat glandspan>: part of the body which releases sweat
sweat glandspan>: Any of the numerous small, tubular glands that are found nearly everywhere in the skin of humans and that secrete perspiration externally through pores to help regulate body temperature. a small organ under your skin that produces sweat. Either of two types of perspiration glands in the skin. Eccrine sweat glands, controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, use evaporation to cool the skin by secreting water when body temperature rises. Apocrine sweat glands, usually associated with hair follicles, are concentrated in the underarms and genital region. Starting at puberty, hormones stimulate them to continuously secrete a fatty sweat. Certain specialized glands, such as mammary glands and wax-secreting glands of the ear canal, probably developed from this type of gland
sweat glandspan>: any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration
tarsal glandspan>: Any of the branched sebaceous glands located in the tarsus of the eyelid
tear duct and glandspan>: or lachrymal duct and gland Structures that produce, distribute, and carry away tears. An almond-shaped gland above the outer corner of each eye secretes tears between the upper eyelid and the eyeball. Tears moisten and lubricate the conjunctiva (the membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white of the eye) and then flow into the barely visible openings (near the inner corners of the eyelids) of the tear ducts, which lead to the nasal cavity. Oil (from sebaceous glands on the edge of the eyelid) keeps tears from spilling out unless secretion increases because of crying or a reflex triggered by stimuli such as eye irritation, bright lights, or spicy foods
thymus glandspan>: a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
thymus glandspan>: a lymphoid organ located behind the upper portion of the sternum (breastbone) The thymus is the chief educator of T-cells This organ increases in size from infancy to adolescence, and then begins to shrink
thymus glandspan>: A lymphoid organ situated towards the front of the chest area, the thymus produces T-cells for the immune response An SBO Also known as sweetbread
thymus glandspan>: Thymus gland is an organ in the base of the neck, above and in front of the heart The thymus is enclosed in a capsule and divided internally by cross walls into many lobules, each full of T-lymphocytes (white blood cells associated with antibody production) T-lymphocytes migrate from the bone marrow to the thymus, where they mature and differentiate until activated
thyroid glandspan>: an organ at base of the neck that produces thyroxin and other hormones
thyroid glandspan>: gland that creates a hormone that increases the exchange of the materials in the body
thyroid glandspan>: An organ that helps regulate growth and the rate of chemical reactions (metabolism), mainly through the production of thyroid hormone
thyroid glandspan>: An important organ in humans that helps regulate growth and the rate of chemical reactions (metabolism) in the body by releasing hormones The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the front of the neck
thyroid glandspan>: A small, butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in the neck below and in front of the Adam's apple The thyroid gland weighs about 20 to 25 grams and produces thyroid hormone, which is released into the bloodstream
thyroid glandspan>: Gland located in the neck that produces various hormones, including thyroxine
thyroid glandspan>: <Back to Last Page> <Full Glossary>
thyroid glandspan>: —A gland located in the front of the neck below the voice box that plays an important role in metabolism (the chemical processes in the body) and growth; produces thyroid hormone
thyroid glandspan>: located near the base of the neck
thyroid glandspan>: n. A two-lobed endocrine gland found in all vertebrates, located in front of and on either side of the trachea in humans, and producing various hormones, such as triiodothyronine and calcitonin. Endocrine gland in the throat that secretes hormones vital to metabolism and growth. Secretion of thyroid hormones mostly thyroxine (T4) is controlled by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), released by the pituitary gland when the level of thyroid hormones in the blood drops below a certain threshold (see endocrine system). These hormones' primary action in adults is to regulate cellular oxygen consumption (metabolic rate). They also lower blood cholesterol and are necessary for normal growth and development in children. The thyroid also produces calcitonin, a hormone that stimulates deposition of calcium from the blood into the bones, balancing the action of parathyroid hormone. See also goitre; Graves disease; iodine deficiency
thyroid glandspan>: Near the "Adam's apple;" responsible for secretion of hormone that is involved in regulation of the rate of metabolism
uropygial glandspan>: oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds
vestibular glandspan>: a gland that opens into the vestibule of the vagina; secretions lubricate the vagina during coitus