gland 1
— glandless , adj. — glandlike , adj.
/gland/ , n.
1. Anat.
a. a cell, group of cells, or organ producing a secretion.
b. any of various organs or structures resembling the shape but not the function of true glands.
2. Bot. a secreting organ or structure.
[ 1685-95; gland - (s. of glans acorn); cf. It ghianda ]
gland 2
/gland/ , n. Mach.
1. a sleeve within a stuffing box, fitted over a shaft or valve stem and tightened against compressible packing in such a way as to prevent leakage of fluid while allowing the shaft or stem to move; lantern ring.
2. See stuffing box .
[ 1830-40; orig. uncert. ]