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στυπιοθλήπτης — meaning in English

stypiothliptis

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English meaning

  • gland noun An organ or group of cells in the body that produces and releases a substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.

Senses

στυπιοθλήπτης is used for these senses in English:

  • gland (mechanics) A compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier, used for example around a ship’s propeller shaft or around a tap, valve or faucet.

gland — full definition

  1. noun An organ or group of cells in the body that produces and releases a substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.
  2. noun (mechanical) A sealing device that fits around a rotating or moving shaft to stop fluid leaking past it.
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