Pathology Definitions

adjective relating to or affecting glands, characterized by the presence of glands

• The patient was diagnosed with a glandular disorder affecting their thyroid.
• I heard that glandular issues can really impact your energy levels.
• My friend thinks he has some kind of glandular thing going on, but he's too stubborn to see a doctor.
• The company's marketing strategy had a glandular effect on their sales, boosting them significantly.

verb to spread to other parts of the body, typically referring to the spread of cancer cells

• The cancer cells have the potential to metastasize to other parts of the body.
• If the tumor spreads, it can metastasize and cause more problems.
• Once cancer cells start to spread, they can really metastasize quickly.
• The rumors about his promotion began to metastasize throughout the office.

adjective relating to or resembling small sacs or alveoli, especially in the structure of certain glands

• The acinous structure of the pancreas allows for efficient secretion of digestive enzymes.
• The acinous cells in the gland are responsible for producing saliva.
• I heard that guy's acinous glands are overactive, that's why he sweats so much.
• Her acinous mind was always working, coming up with new ideas and solutions.