Glans
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| Glans | |
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| Term | Glans |
| Short definition | glandular tissue (GLAN-juh-ler TIH-shoo) A type of tissue that lines certain internal organs and produces and releases substances in the body, such as mucus, digestive juices, and other fluids. Glandular tissue is commonly found in the breast, lungs, stomach, colon, pancreas, prostate, uterus, and cervix. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
glans - (pronounced) (glossy PEE-nis) The rounded, gland-like head of the penis
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