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gland in Korean

gland in Korean is — 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 Korean

noun
Pronounced: seon
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance

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 Korean translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gland" in Korean?

"gland" in Korean is 선. 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 선?

"gland" in Korean is 선, pronounced "seon".

How do you use "gland" in a sentence?

Example: "The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism." In Korean, "gland" is 선.

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