gland in Chinese
gland in Chinese is 封墊 — gland means an organ or group of cells in the body that produces and releases a substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.
gland in Chinese
封墊
Pronounced: fēng diàn
(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).
What does "gland" mean?
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noun An organ or group of cells in the body that produces and releases a substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.
"The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism."
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noun (mechanical) A sealing device that fits around a rotating or moving shaft to stop fluid leaking past it.
"A worn gland on the propeller shaft was letting water into the hull."
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gland in a sentence
- The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism.
- Sweat glands help cool the body down.
- A worn gland on the propeller shaft was letting water into the hull.
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What is "gland" in Chinese?
"gland" in Chinese is 封墊. gland means: An organ or group of cells in the body that produces and releases a substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.
How do you pronounce 封墊?
"gland" in Chinese is 封墊, pronounced "fēng diàn".
How do you use "gland" in a sentence?
Example: "The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism." In Chinese, "gland" is 封墊.
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