noun Download 🔗Share An 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). Examples : "The thyroid gland in your neck produces hormones that regulate your metabolism. " organ physiology anatomy body medicine biology biochemistry science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A secretory structure on the surface of an organ. Examples : "The salivary glands in my mouth produce saliva to help me chew my food. " anatomy organ physiology body medicine biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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: Examples : "The water pump's gland prevented leaks around the motor shaft. " technical machine part device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
