muciparous gland
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muciparous gland — mucous gland a gland that secretes mucus or a similar chemically inert slimy material … Medical dictionary
gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… … Medical dictionary
gland — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. organ, endocrine organ, glandule, pancreas, kidney, liver, testicle, spleen, epithelial cells. Kinds of glands include: simple, compound, tubular, saccular, racemose, ductless, adrenal, carotid, endocrine, lymphatic,… … English dictionary for students
