glandular

adjective

glan·​du·​lar ˈglan-jə-lər How to pronounce glandular (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or involving glands, gland cells, or their products
b
: having the characteristics or function of a gland
2
a
: innate, inherent
the almost glandular … instinct for adventure and romanceNewsweek
glandularly adverb

Examples of glandular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Women with dense breasts have more glandular tissue, making mammograms harder to interpret and increasing breast cancer risk. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024 Breast density refers to the amount of fibrous and glandular tissue in the breast compared to fatty tissue. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024 Rather than having mostly fatty tissue, dense breasts have more fibrous and glandular tissue, which looks white on a mammogram. Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2024 In a strike, the animal releases a toxin from glandular cells at the base of one of the barbs. Katharine Gammon, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for glandular 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of glandular was circa 1740

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Cite this Entry

“Glandular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glandular. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

glandular

adjective
glan·​du·​lar ˈglan-jə-lər How to pronounce glandular (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or involving glands, gland cells, or their products
glandular activity
2
: having the traits or activities of a gland
glandular tissue
glandularly adverb

Medical Definition

glandular

adjective
glan·​du·​lar ˈglan-jə-lər How to pronounce glandular (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or involving glands, gland cells, or their products
2
: having the characteristics or function of a gland
glandular tissue

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