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gland in Spanish

gland in Spanish is glándula — 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 Spanish

glándula
noun

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.

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What is "gland" in Spanish?

"gland" in Spanish is glándula. 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 Spanish, "gland" is glándula.

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