kjertel — meaning in English
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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
kjertel is used for these senses in English:
- gland (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).
gland — full definition
- noun An organ or group of cells in the body that produces and releases a substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.
- noun (mechanical) A sealing device that fits around a rotating or moving shaft to stop fluid leaking past it.