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Noun: ductless gland
  1. Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
    - endocrine gland, endocrine

Derived forms: ductless glands

Type of: gland, secreter, secretor, secretory organ

Part of: endocrine system

Encyclopedia: Ductless gland