glandular
/ˈɡlandjʊlə
/ /ˈɡlan(d)ʒʊlə /adjective
Relating to or affecting a gland or glands.The prostate specimen showed glandular and stromal hyperplasia....
- In hypertrophie gastritis, there is usually considerable chronic inflammation and glandular atrophy.
- Further studies are needed to more clearly define the association between oral contraceptives and glandular lesions.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from French glandulaire, from glandule 'gland', from Latin glandulae (see gland1).
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