gland in Norwegian
gland in Norwegian is kjertel — 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 Norwegian
kjertel
(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 Norwegian?
"gland" in Norwegian is kjertel. 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 Norwegian, "gland" is kjertel.
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