noun🔗ShareGlándulaAn 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. "La glándula tiroides en tu cuello produce hormonas que regulan tu metabolismo.organphysiologyanatomybodymedicinebiologybiochemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlándulaA secretory structure on the surface of an organ."The salivary glands in my mouth produce saliva to help me chew my food. "Las glándulas salivales de mi boca producen saliva para ayudarme a masticar la comida.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna prensaestopasA 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. "La prensaestopas de la bomba de agua evitó fugas alrededor del eje del motor.technicalmachinepartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
