Glands Flashcards
Is a group specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions.
Gland
The substance produced by a gland.
Secretion
Secrete chemical substances into ducts that lead either to other organs or out of the body, such as sweat glands.
Exocrine glands
exo = out of
crine = to secrete
Produces hormones, that do not have ducts. These hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream and are transported to organs and structures throughout the body.
Endocrine glands
the word root that means a “gland”
aden
Refers to a mass of gland-like lymphoid tissue at the back of the upper pharynx.
Adenoids
The inflammation of a gland
Adenitis
aden = gland
itis = inflammation
Is malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue
Adenocarcinoma
aden/o = gland
carcin/o = cancerous
oma = tumor
Means harmful, capable of spreading, and potentially life threatening.
Malignant
Is a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue.
Adenoma
Aden= gland
oma = tumor
Not life-threatening.
Benign
Is the abnormal softening if a gland.
Adenomalacia
Adeno = gland
malacia = softening
Is any disease or condition of a gland
Adenosis
aden = gland
osis = abnormal condition
Is the abnormal hardening of the gland.
Adenosclerosis
adeno = gland
sclerosis = hardening
The surgical removal of a gland
Adenectomy
aden = gland
ectomy = surgical removal
