Cryptic crossword clue
Disorder hit my glands

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word THYMI

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The straight part
We know that "glands" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case glands = thymi.
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What does THYMI mean?

THYMI noun
  1. A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes.

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