Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ductless Gland.
Ductless Gland - as a noun
Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- thyroid
- thyroid gland
- parathyroid
- parathyroid gland
- adrenal
- adrenal gland
- suprarenal gland
- prostate
- prostate gland
- thymus
- thymus gland
- hypophysis
- pituitary
- pituitary body
- pituitary gland
- adenohypophysis
- anterior pituitary
- anterior pituitary gland
- pars anterior
- pars distilis
- pars intermedia
- neurohypophysis
- pars nervosa
- posterior pituitary
- posterior pituitary gland
- epiphysis
- epiphysis cerebri
- pineal body
- pineal gland
- islands of langerhans
- isles of langerhans
- islets of langerhans
- adrenal cortex
- adrenal medulla
- corpus luteum
- sex gland
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Example Sentences
"The pituitary gland is an example of a ductless gland."
"The adrenal gland is another type of ductless gland."
"The thyroid gland is a major ductless gland in the body."
"The pancreas is both an exocrine and ductless gland."
"The thymus gland is a ductless gland that plays a crucial role in the immune system."
