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sex gland

noun

a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced

• Syn: ↑gonad

• Derivationally related forms: ↑gonadal (for: ↑gonad)

• Hypernyms: ↑endocrine gland, ↑endocrine, ↑ductless gland

• Hyponyms:

↑ovary, ↑ovotestis, ↑testis, ↑testicle, ↑orchis, ↑ball, ↑ballock, ↑bollock, ↑nut, ↑egg

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noun

: testis, ovary

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sex gland,

a gland that produces sex hormones. The gonads are sex glands.

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noun, pl ⋯ glands [count]

: ↑gonad

Useful english dictionary. 2012.