gland in Greek
gland in Greek is αδένας, στυπιοθλήπτης — 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 Greek
αδένας
Pronounced: adenas
στυπιοθλήπτης
Pronounced: stypiothliptis
(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.
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 Greek?
"gland" in Greek is αδένας, στυπιοθλήπτης. 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 αδένας?
"gland" in Greek is αδένας, pronounced "adenas".
How do you use "gland" in a sentence?
Example: "The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism." In Greek, "gland" is αδένας, στυπιοθλήπτης.
Are there other ways to say "gland" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "gland": αδένας, στυπιοθλήπτης.
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