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ductless

/ˈdʌkt.ləs/

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adjective

/ˈdʌkt.ləs/C2formalmedical
  • ruОписывает железу, которая выделяет гормоны непосредственно в кровоток, а не через проток.

Describes a gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through a duct.

  1. Lacking a ductB2formalmedical

    Not having a duct; especially describing endocrine glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through a duct.

    ruБеспротоковый

    • The thyroid is a ductless gland that produces essential hormones.
    • Ductless glands are also known as endocrine glands.
    • The pituitary is another example of a ductless gland in the human body.

    Synonymsendocrinalendocrine

Forms
  • more ductless comparative form
  • most ductless superlative form