GLAND

Gland

A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance such as hormones or breast milk for release into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface .

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G-Land

G-Land, also known as Plengkung Beach, is an internationally renowned surf break situated on the Grajagan Bay, Alas Purwo National Park, East Java, about half a day by road from the popular tourist destinations of Bali. G-Land is most commonly reached via boat charter from Bali.

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gland

Noun

  1. An organ that synthesizes a substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
  2. A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. (mechanical) a compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier. Examples:
    a. used around a ship’s propeller shaft.
    b. used around a tap, valve or faucet.


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