noun🔗ShareGlandeAn 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 glande thyroïde dans votre cou produit des hormones qui régulent votre métabolisme.organphysiologyanatomybodymedicinebiologybiochemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlandeA secretory structure on the surface of an organ."The salivary glands in my mouth produce saliva to help me chew my food. "Les glandes salivaires dans ma bouche produisent de la salive pour m'aider à mâcher mes aliments.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn presse-étoupeA 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. "Le presse-étoupe de la pompe à eau a empêché les fuites autour de l'arbre du moteur.technicalmachinepartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
