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gland [glænd] N

lymph gland N, lymph node N

mammary gland [ˈmæmərɪˌglænd] N

pituitary [pɪˈtju:ɪtərɪ, Am -ˈtu:əter-], pituitary gland N

sebaceous gland [sɪˈbeɪʃəsˌglænd, Am səˈ-] N ANAT

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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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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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Moreover, additional to tissue prolapse, postpartum diminishment (involution) of the voluminous milk glands in the breast aggravates the looseness of the suspensory ligaments, and of the inelastic, overstretched skin envelope.
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In the event the blood supply to any one of the parathyroid glands is endangered through surgery, the parathyroid gland(s) involved may be re-implanted in surrounding muscle tissue.
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Once the prey is entrapped by the peduncular glands and digestion begins, the initial flow of nitrogen triggers enzyme release by the sessile glands.
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This is because the chemicals stored in the stink glands are unpalatable - being extremely bitter.
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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 mutualistic micro-organism lives in the metapleural glands of the ant.
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They are often dotted with glands and resinous cavities.
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