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An organ for secreting something to be used in, or
eliminated from, the body; as, the sebaceous glands of the skin; the
salivary glands of the mouth. |
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An organ or part which resembles a secreting, or true,
gland, as the ductless, lymphatic, pineal, and pituitary glands, the
functions of which are very imperfectly known. |
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A special organ of plants, usually minute and globular,
which often secretes some kind of resinous, gummy, or aromatic product. |
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Any very small prominence. |
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The movable part of a stuffing box by which the packing is
compressed; -- sometimes called a follower. See Illust. of Stuffing
box, under Stuffing. |
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The crosspiece of a bayonet clutch. |
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