glandular

Meanings

• An endocrine gland that secretes mucus and digestive enzymes into the digestive tract.

  - "The pancreas is a glandular organ."
  - "The glandular tissue in the breast produces milk."

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Synonyms

glandulous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glandular
gladular , mucilaginous , pancreatic , glandular_fever

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Glandular () : Relating to or containing glands.
   

2. Glandular () : Having the appearance or consistency of glandular tissue, such as mucous membranes.
   

3. Glandular () : Containing or producing glands, as in the case of glandular tissue in the breast.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of glandular that leads to same result
glandular , glandularly , glandular fever , glandular fevers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'glandula' meaning 'little grain or seed'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest gland in the human body is the liver.

2. The smallest gland in the human body is the pineal gland, which is located in the brain.

3. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development.

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How to Memorize "glandular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gland secreting mucus or digestive enzymes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'glandular' with the function of glands, such as secreting mucus or digestive enzymes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glands Aid Digestion' to remember the function of glands in the digestive process.

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