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gland in Indonesian

gland in Indonesian is kelenjar, glandula — 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 Indonesian

kelenjar
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).
glandula
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).
kelenjar
noun
(botany) A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

What does "gland" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."

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.

Common Indonesian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gland" in Indonesian?

"gland" in Indonesian is kelenjar, glandula. 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 use "gland" in a sentence?

Example: "The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism." In Indonesian, "gland" is kelenjar, glandula.

Are there other ways to say "gland" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "gland": kelenjar, glandula.

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