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Gland, an organ in an animal's body that synthetizes a substance for release, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
Humans have a large variety of glands, from the pituitary gland in the brain, to sweat glands over the body's skin that release perspiration to regulate the body's temperature.
- Gland is the name of a commune in the Aisne département, in France
- Gland is the name of a commune in the Yonne département, in France
- Gland is the name of a city in Switzerland
