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 doctor examined the patient's swollen glands in their neck to determine if they had an infection. "El médico examinó las glándulas inflamadas del cuello del paciente para determinar si tenía una infección.organanatomyphysiologymedicinebiologybodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlándulaA secretory structure on the surface of an organ."Sweat glands on the skin help our bodies cool down when we get too hot. "Las glándulas sudoríparas de la piel ayudan a nuestros cuerpos a enfriarse cuando tenemos demasiado calor.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrensaestopasA 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. "El fontanero apretó los prensaestopas alrededor de la tubería donde entraba en la pared para detener la fuga.machinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
