What does glandular mean?
Definitions for glandular
ˈglæn dʒə lərglan·du·lar
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Princeton's WordNet
glandularadjective
relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland
"glandular malfunctions"
Wiktionary
glandularadjective
Pertaining to a gland or glands.
a glandular disorder
Etymology: 18th century. glandula
Wikipedia
glandular
In animals, a gland is a group of cells in an animal's body that synthesizes substances (such as hormones) for release into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
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glandular
Glandular refers to anything pertaining to or resembling a gland, an organ in the body that synthesizes and secretes substances such as hormones or enzymes to perform specific functions. This term is often used to describe bodily tissues, secretions, or conditions related to glands.
Webster Dictionary
Glandularadjective
containing or supporting glands; consisting of glands; pertaining to glands
Etymology: [Cf. F. glandulaire. See Glandule.]
Entomology
Glandular
having the character or function of a gland: used as descriptive of specialized hairs, spines or other processes.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of glandular in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of glandular in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of glandular in a Sentence
Happiness is always a by-product. It is probably a matter of temperament, and for anything I know it may be glandular. But it is not something that can be demanded from life, and if you are not happy you had better stop worrying about it and see what treasures you can pluck from your own brand of unhappiness.
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