gland
IPA: gɫˈænd
noun
- (zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
- (anatomy) A structure resembling a gland, especially a lymph node.
- (botany) A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.
- (mechanics) A compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier, used for example around a ship’s propeller shaft or around a tap, valve or faucet.
- A commune in Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
- A commune in Aisne department, Hauts-de-France, France.
- A municipality in Nyon district, Vaud canton, Switzerland.
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Examples of "gland" in Sentences
- Minor salivary glands on the tongue secrete the amylase.
- The salivary glands and midgut secrete digestive enzymes.
- The cardiac glands of the stomach secrete primarily mucus.
- Tumors in these glands lead to the overproduction of hormones.
- In the eyelids, meibomian sebaceous glands secrete sebum into tears.
- The secretion of the large parotid glands is toxic to frogs and toads.
- Saliva is produced in and secreted from one of the three salivary glands.
- Meibomian glands in the eyelid secrete sebum to lubricate and protect the eye.
- At the base of each phyllode is a nectary gland, which secretes a sugary fluid.
- The secretory viscous cells of the submandibular gland have distinct functions.
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