Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

monkey-gland

Noun

/ˈmʌŋki ɡlænd/

Definition

A gland from a monkey that has been used in early medical procedures, notably in attempts to rejuvenate humans by transplanting gland tissues.

Examples

The doctor performed a monkey-gland procedure in the 1920s, which caused much debate in the medical community.
Many people were skeptical about the effectiveness of monkey-gland injections.

Meaning

The term ‘monkey-gland’ refers to glandular tissue taken from monkeys, particularly for use in experimental medicine and controversial rejuvenation therapies.