Glandulous

/ˈɡlændjuːləs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, composed of, or resembling glands; glandular.

Etymology

From Latin 'glandula' (gland) + '-ous' (full of, having qualities of). This is an older English form of 'glandular,' competing with other scientific adjectives derived from the same Latin root.

Kelly Says

Your adrenal glands are sitting on top of your kidneys right now—if a doctor wanted to sound extra formal, they might call them glandulous organs instead of glandular, though nobody really does anymore.

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