(Usually in plural) a glandular organ associated with reproductive functions; especially a gonad considered in terms of its production of sex hormones.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Andrew Wilson.
Definition of sex gland in US English:
sex gland
noun
Biology
(Usually in plural) a glandular organ associated with reproductive functions; especially a gonad considered in terms of its production of sex hormones.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Andrew Wilson.