- ductless
- adjective see duct I
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
ductless
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Ductless — Duct less, a. Having to duct or outlet; as, a ductless gland. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ductless — ► ADJECTIVE Anatomy ▪ (of a gland) secreting directly into the bloodstream (e.g. an endocrine gland) … English terms dictionary
ductless — adj. lacking or not using a duct or ducts. Phrases and idioms: ductless gland a gland secreting directly into the bloodstream: also called endocrine gland … Useful english dictionary
Ductless gland — Ductless glands are glands that secrete their product directly onto a surface rather than through a duct. Examples are the goblet cells in the epithelial surface of the digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. Many endocrine… … Wikipedia
ductless gland — n. an endocrine gland * * * … Universalium
ductless gland — n ENDOCRINE GLAND * * * see endocrine gland … Medical dictionary
ductless gland — n. an endocrine gland … English World dictionary
ductless glands — plural noun (anatomy) Masses of glandular tissue that lack ducts and discharge their products directly into the blood • • • Main Entry: ↑duct … Useful english dictionary
ductless gland — noun any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream • Syn: ↑endocrine gland, ↑endocrine • Derivationally related forms: ↑endocrinal (for: ↑endocrine) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
ductless — See ductal. * * * … Universalium
