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DictionarySeeglandgastric gland
gastric gland[′gas·trik ‚gland] (anatomy) Any of the glands in the wall of the stomach that secrete components of the gastric juice. gastric gland
gastric glandAny of the mixed exocrine glands that form the epithelial pockets (pits) in the lining of the stomach; the glands are named for their location, e.g., cardiac glands, fundic glands, pyloric glands. Typically, the neck of the gland secretes mucus, the body of the gland secretes hydrochloric acid, and the base of the gland secretes enzymes and hormones. Synonym: peptic gland; stomach glandSee also: glandgastric gland any gland in the stomach wall that produces components of the GASTRIC JUICE. |