gland in Portuguese
gland in Portuguese is glândula — 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 Portuguese
glândula
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 Portuguese?
"gland" in Portuguese is glândula. 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 Portuguese, "gland" is glândula.
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