noun🔗ShareDrüseAn organ that synthesizes a 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)."The thyroid gland in your neck produces hormones that regulate your metabolism. "Die Schilddrüse in Ihrem Hals produziert Hormone, die Ihren Stoffwechsel regulieren.organphysiologyanatomybodymedicinebiologybiochemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrüseA secretory structure on the surface of an organ."The salivary glands in my mouth produce saliva to help me chew my food. "Die Speicheldrüsen in meinem Mund produzieren Speichel, um mir beim Kauen zu helfen.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEine StopfbuchseA 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, such as:"The water pump's gland prevented leaks around the motor shaft. "Die Stopfbuchse der Wasserpumpe verhinderte Leckagen um die Motorwelle.technicalmachinepartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
