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gland [glænd] N ANAT, MED

lymph gland, lymph node N ANAT

mammary gland [ˈmæməri-] N ANAT

sebaceous gland [sɪˈbeɪʃəsˌglænd, Am səˌbeɪ-] N ANAT

pituitary (gland) [pɪˈtju:ɪtəri-, Am -ˈtu:əteri-] N ANAT

prostate (gland) [ˈprɒsteɪt-, Am ˈprɑ:-] N ANAT

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Affected individuals are also at increased risk of developing tumors in tissues other than skin - particularly benign or malignant tumors of the salivary glands.
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Lachrymal glands located behind each eye allow the loggerhead to maintain osmotic balance by eliminating the excess salt obtained from ingesting ocean water.
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Removal of the salivary glands of mice and rats slows wound healing, and communal licking of wounds among rodents accelerates wound healing.
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Cradle cap may be triggered by a yeast infection of the skin which causes a reaction in the sweat glands of the scalp causing them to be over active.
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Musk deers have been hunted for their scent glands, which can fetch up to $45,000/kg on the black market.
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Some sources draw a clear distinction between acinar and alveolar glands, based upon the size of the lumen.
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Crocodiles do indeed have lachrymal glands and produce tears to lubricate the eyes as humans do.
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Parathyroid surgery could be performed in two different ways: first is a complete parathyroidectomy, and second is the auto transplantation of the removed parathyroid glands.
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This is because the chemicals stored in the stink glands are unpalatable - being extremely bitter.
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The vitelline glands, which produce the yolk for the eggs, are widespread in the lateral field from the pharynx to the posterior end.
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