gland

1. A cell, a group of cells, or an organ that produces a secretion for use elsewhere in the body or in a body cavity or for elimination from the body.

2. A device, such as the outer sleeve of a stuffing box, designed to prevent a fluid from leaking past a moving machine part.

3. Any of various organs, such as lymph nodes, that resemble true glands but perform a nonsecretory function.

4. Botany An organ or a structure that secretes a substance.

5. A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin that selectively removes materials from the blood, concentrates or alters them, and secretes them for further use in the body or for elimination from the body .

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
gland	7	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ag	3
al	2
an	2
ad	3
da	3
na	2
la	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
nag	4
lag	4
lad	4
gan	4
gal	4
gad	5
dan	4
dal	4
dag	5
and	4

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
glad	6
dang	6
land	5
lang	5

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
gland	7