adjective
glandular
GLAN-dyuul-uh
Glandular (adjective) means relating to, or affecting, a gland or glands. Example: “She was diagnosed with a glandular disorder affecting her hormone levels.”
adjective
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Relating to, or affecting, a gland or glands.
"She was diagnosed with a glandular disorder affecting her hormone levels."
"Glandular fever causes swollen lymph nodes and extreme tiredness."
How to use glandular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with glands, especially in a medical context.
Common pairings
glandular fever
glandular tissue
glandular disorder
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Word forms
- Plural
- glandulars
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Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French glandulaire, from glandule (“small gland”) and -aire (“-ar, -ary”, an adjectival suffix), ultimately from Latin glandulae (“glands of the throat”); equivalent to glandule plus -ar.
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Rhymes for glandular
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What does “glandular” mean?
The word “glandular” means relating to, or affecting, a gland or glands. In plain terms, to do with glands, especially in a medical context.
How do you pronounce “glandular”?
“Glandular” is pronounced GLAN-dyuul-uh (/ˈɡlæn.d͡ʒəl.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “glandular” in a sentence?
Here is “glandular” used in a sentence: “She was diagnosed with a glandular disorder affecting her hormone levels.”
What is another word for “glandular”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glandular” include glandulous.
What part of speech is “glandular”?
“Glandular” is an adjective.
