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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɡlænd/
Forms: glands
gland means: A part of the body that makes and releases substances such as sweat, milk, or hormones.
noun
BODY ORGANB2
A part of the body that makes and releases substances such as sweat, milk, or hormones.
- This gland produces saliva.
- Sweat glands help keep your body cool.
- The doctor examined a swollen gland in his neck.
SHAFT SEALC2
A fitted part around a moving rod that stops liquid leaking out of a machine.
- The pump’s gland is leaking.
- Tighten the gland around the shaft.
- Worn packing inside the gland allowed water to escape.
Questions about gland
What does gland mean?
A part of the body that makes and releases substances such as sweat, milk, or hormones.
What is gland in other languages?
Türkçe: bez · Español: glándula · Français: glande · Deutsch: Drüse · Italiano: ghiandola · 日本語: 腺
How do you pronounce gland?
It is pronounced /ɡlænd/.
How do you use gland in a sentence?
This gland produces saliva. Sweat glands help keep your body cool.
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