uterine gland
1uterine gland — n any of the branched tubular glands in the mucous membrane of the uterus …
2uterine gland — noun : any of the branched tubular glands in the mucous membrane of the uterus …
3gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… …
4Uterine glands — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = glandulae uterinae GraySubject = 268 GrayPage = 1262 Caption = Vertical section of mucous membrane of human uterus. (Glands labeled at center right.) Caption2 = Section through ovum imbedded in the uterine… …
5uterine bleeding — Abnormal bleeding from the uterus not related to menstruation. Most common in the first few years after menarche and as menopause approaches, it is thought to occur when malfunctioning ovaries reduce blood estrogen levels. A malfunctioning… …
6Gland, pituitary — The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head and is called the master gland because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth. The pituitary consists of the anterior and posterior… …
7Skene's gland — opening is pictured. Latin glandulae vestibulares minores Gray s …
8Pituitary gland — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = hypophysis, glandula pituitaria GraySubject = 275 GrayPage = 1275 Caption = Located at the base of the brain, the pituitary gland is protected by a bony structure called the sella turcica(also known as… …
9pituitary gland — Anat. a small, somewhat cherry shaped double structure attached by a stalk to the base of the brain and constituting the master endocrine gland affecting all hormonal functions in the body, consisting of an anterior region (anterior pituitary or… …
10Tubular gland — A pyloric gland, from a section of the dog’s stomach. m. Mouth. n. Neck. tr. A deep portion of a tubule cut transversely. Code TH H2.00.02.0.03021 …
