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endocrine gland
  1. A gland that produces and secretes hormones into the blood or lymph nodes, exerting powerful effects on specific tissues throughout the body.
  2. An organ consisting of specialized cells that produces and sends hormones into the bloodstream, affecting various processes throughout the body.