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endocrine gland |
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endocrine gland Med any of the glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, including the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, testes, ovaries, and the pancreatic islets of Langerhans endocrine gland [′en·də·krən ‚gland] (physiology) A ductless structure whose secretion (hormone) is passed into adjacent tissue and then to the bloodstream either directly or by way of the lymphatics. Also known as ductless gland. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1,10,13) This form of "autoparathyroidectomy" or "parathyroid apoplexy" results in hemorrhagic necrosis of the gland that is similar to processes seen in other endocrine gland neoplasms, namely pituitary apoplexy and adrenal adenoma. The pineal gland, an endocrine gland located in the brain above the hypothalamus, helps to regulate the body clock. This pea-size "master gland" secretes hormones that control most of the other endocrine glands. |
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