Definition of «glandular»

The term glandular refers to something related to or associated with glands, which are specialized organs in the body that produce and secrete various substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other chemicals. Glands can be found throughout the body, including in the skin, digestive system, reproductive system, and endocrine system. The term glandular may also refer to a type of food that is high in protein and fat, such as meat or dairy products, which are derived from animal tissues containing glands.

Usage examples

The patient experienced swelling due to a glandular infection.
The doctor examined the patient's glandular system for any abnormalities.
The scientist conducted research on the glandular secretions of a particular species.
The veterinarian treated the dog's glandular problem with medication.
The biologist studied the glandular structures of different plant species.

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Sentences with «glandular»

She told me her story — she'd had breast reduction surgery, which left her with a medical diagnosis of Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT for short). (pumpables.co)
(I will write more about my journey with breastfeeding with Insufficient Glandular Tissue in a later post.) (doinggreatbaby.com)
Certainly we all acknowledge that puberty initiates growth in the female breasts, but many don't realize that pregnancy builds upon this growth with additional development of glandular tissue and branching of the milk ducts. (believemidwiferyservices.com)
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Definition of «glandular»

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