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 G7   Genotype   Government gross investment  
 G8   Ginnie Mae   Government Mortgage Loan  
 GAAP   Gland   Governmental Entity  
 GAAP Combined Ratio   Glioblastoma Multiforme GBM   Grade Ore  
 GAFO Retail   Gold   Graphite  
 Gal   Good Manufacturing Practice GMP   Greenfield  
 Galvanizing   Goodwill   Greenhouse Gases  
 Gene   Goodwill Impairment   Gross Calorific Value  
 Gene Products   Government consumption expenditures   Gross domestic income GDI  
                 
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Gland

Health Care Term


A gland is a specialized organ or cell group that produces and secretes hormones and other substances into the bloodstream or the body cavities. Glands are involved in various important physiological processes that regulate growth, development, metabolism, and homeostasis (i.e., the maintenance of a stable internal environment).

There are different types of glands in the human body, such as endocrine glands, exocrine glands, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and lymph nodes. Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, while exocrine glands secrete their products through ducts or pores onto other tissues or external surfaces.

In the Health Care Industry, glands are essential for diagnosing and treating various diseases and disorders. For example, hormone imbalances in the endocrine glands can cause conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal insufficiency, and pituitary disorders. Likewise, abnormal growth or dysfunction of exocrine glands can lead to diseases like cystic fibrosis, Sjögren's syndrome, and pancreatitis.

Medical professionals use various techniques and tools to evaluate and manage gland-related conditions, such as blood tests, imaging scans, biopsy, medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes. Glands and their secretions are also important targets for drug development and research, particularly in areas such as cancer, reproductive health, and mental health.


   
     

Gland

Health Care Term


A gland is a specialized organ or cell group that produces and secretes hormones and other substances into the bloodstream or the body cavities. Glands are involved in various important physiological processes that regulate growth, development, metabolism, and homeostasis (i.e., the maintenance of a stable internal environment).

There are different types of glands in the human body, such as endocrine glands, exocrine glands, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and lymph nodes. Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, while exocrine glands secrete their products through ducts or pores onto other tissues or external surfaces.

In the Health Care Industry, glands are essential for diagnosing and treating various diseases and disorders. For example, hormone imbalances in the endocrine glands can cause conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal insufficiency, and pituitary disorders. Likewise, abnormal growth or dysfunction of exocrine glands can lead to diseases like cystic fibrosis, Sjögren's syndrome, and pancreatitis.

Medical professionals use various techniques and tools to evaluate and manage gland-related conditions, such as blood tests, imaging scans, biopsy, medication, surgery, and lifestyle changes. Glands and their secretions are also important targets for drug development and research, particularly in areas such as cancer, reproductive health, and mental health.


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 Agonist   Angioplasty   Balloon Angioplasty  
 AIDS   Antagonist   Bioavailability  
 Alkylation Agent   Anti Hypertensive   Biologic Products  
 Allogeneic   Antibody   Biomarker  
 Amino Acid   Antigen   Bradycardia  
 Analgesic   API   Cancer  
               
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