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 doctor examined the patient's swollen glands in their neck to determine if they had an infection. "Der Arzt untersuchte die geschwollenen Drüsen des Patienten im Nacken, um festzustellen, ob er eine Infektion hatte.organanatomyphysiologymedicinebiologybodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrüseA secretory structure on the surface of an organ."Sweat glands on the skin help our bodies cool down when we get too hot. "Schweißdrüsen auf der Haut helfen unserem Körper, sich abzukühlen, wenn uns zu heiß wird.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDichtung, 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 plumber tightened the glands around the pipe where it entered the wall to stop the leak. "Der Klempner zog die Dichtungen um das Rohr fest, wo es in die Wand eintrat, um das Leck zu stoppen.machinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
