endocrine gland
noun
: a gland (such as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion
called also ductless gland
Word History
First Known Use
1914, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
endocrine gland
noun
en·do·crine gland
ˈen-də-krən-,
-ˌkrīn-
: any of several glands (as the thyroid or pituitary gland) that release hormones directly into the blood
Medical Definition
endocrine gland
noun
: a gland (as the thyroid or the pituitary) that produces an endocrine secretion
called also ductless gland, gland of internal secretion