glandular
Glandular (adjective) means relating to, or affecting, a gland or glands. Example: “She was diagnosed with a glandular disorder affecting her hormone levels.”
How to use glandular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with glands, especially in a medical context.
Word forms
glandulars plural
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She was diagnosed with a _____ disorder affecting her hormone levels.
Etymology
Mid 18th century borrowing from French glandulaire, from glandule (“small gland”) + -aire (“-ar, -ary”, adjectival suffix), from Latin glandulae (“glands of the throat”); equivalent to glandule + -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.