glandular
adjective
glan·du·lar
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Definition of glandular
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Then, in 1992 at the age of 46, Jimmy was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma, a glandular cancer a type of glandular that spread to the bones. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "The Untold Story of Jimmy V's Iconic ESPY Awards Speech," 11 July 2019 The man’s doctor ordered a series of test that came back positive for Francisella tularensis, leading to a glandular tularemia diagnosis. — Alexandria Hein, Fox News, "Man's painful bacterial infection linked to pet cat," 12 Sep. 2018 The result is a granular, glandular re-creation that's much more fun to read than the movie was to watch. — Allan Fallow, chicagotribune.com, "'Caddyshack': A comic masterpiece with 18 plot holes," 1 May 2018 Men with gynecomastia suffer from a buildup of glandular tissue that nature designed to secrete substances, such as milk or hormones, through a network of ducts. — Eric Pianin, Washington Post, "Why some men are asking for breast-reduction surgery," 6 Mar. 2018 Your body repairs itself during sleep, which helps keep your glandular system healthy and can improve your looks. — Dahna M. Chandler, Woman's Day, "How to Lose Weight in Your Face," 22 May 2017 Their vibrant superpower comes from three molecules that linger in their lymph tissue, skin, and glandular secretions. — Julissa Treviño, Smithsonian, "Puffin Beaks Are Fluorescent, and They’re Not the Only Ones," 9 Apr. 2018 Traditionally, surgeons used a scalpel and fairly primitive liposuction to remove fat and glandular tissue from the breasts. — Eric Pianin, Washington Post, "Why some men are asking for breast-reduction surgery," 6 Mar. 2018 Breast density Breasts are made of dense glandular tissue and fat. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The type of mammogram you choose matters: 2D vs. 3D," 23 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'glandular.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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glandular
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of glandular
: of or relating to glands
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glandular
adjective
glan·du·lar
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Kids Definition of glandular
: of or relating to glands
glandular secretions
glandular
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glan·du·lar
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