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Gland

By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com Guide

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Definition:
A gland is an organ in the body that produces and releases a chemical substance that acts elsewhere in the body. Examples are the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands, the pituitary gland, the sweat glands, and the salivary glands.
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