glands
word · lemma: gland
Definition
Small organs in the body that produce and release substances like hormones, sweat, or saliva. Glands help control different functions in your body.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the plural when talking about the body. Commonly seen in medical and biology contexts, like 'sweat glands' or 'thyroid gland.' Not to be confused with 'glands' in plants, which are less common.
Spanish: glándulasPortuguese (BR): glândulasPortuguese (PT): glândulasChinese (Simplified): 腺体Chinese (Traditional): 腺體Hindi: ग्रंथिArabic: غددBengali: গ্ৰন্থিRussian: железыJapanese: 腺Vietnamese: tuyếnKorean: 샘Turkish: bezUrdu: غدودIndonesian: kelenjar
Example Sentences
Our skin has many glands to help cool the body.
basic
The doctor said her glands are swollen.
basic
Some glands produce hormones for the body.
basic
I think my throat is sore because my glands are up.
natural
During puberty, your glands become more active.
natural
Some animals use special glands to make scents for marking territory.
natural