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glans penis, inflammation of the See balanitis.

glans and foreskin, inflammation of the See balanoposthitis.

glans 1 The glans penis, the rounded head of the penis. 2 The rounded head of the clitoris.

glandular fever Infectious mononucleosis. See also mononucleosis.

gland, thyroid A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the conversion of food to energy (metabolism). Thyroid hormones are also essential for proper growth and development. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam’s apple, wrapped around the…

gland, tarsal See gland, Meibomian.

gland, sweat A small tubular gland that is situated in the subcutaneous tissue within and under the skin. Sweat glands discharge sweat through tiny openings in the surface of the skin. The sweat itself is a transparent, colorless, acidic fluid that contains some fatty acids and mineral matter. Also known as sudoriferous gland.

gland, sudoriferous See gland, sweat.

gland, sebaceous One of the skin glands that empty an oily secretion called sebum into the hair follicles near the surface of the skin. Sebum helps to keep skin moist and protected. See also cyst, sebaceous.

gland, prostate A gland in the male reproductive system that is located just below the bladder. The prostate gland surrounds part of the urethra, the canal that empties the bladder. The prostate is composed of glandular tissue and bundles of smooth muscle. The prostate gland secretes a milky fluid that is discharged into the urethra…

gland, parotid See parotid gland.

gland, palpebral See gland, Meibomian.