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 doctor examined the patient's swollen glands in their neck to determine if they had an infection. "Le médecin a examiné les glandes enflées du cou du patient pour déterminer s'il avait une infection.organanatomyphysiologymedicinebiologybodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGlandeA secretory structure on the surface of an organ."Sweat glands on the skin help our bodies cool down when we get too hot. "Les glandes sudoripares de la peau aident notre corps à se refroidir quand nous avons trop chaud.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePresse-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 plumber tightened the glands around the pipe where it entered the wall to stop the leak. "Le plombier a resserré les presse-étoupes autour du tuyau à l'endroit où il entrait dans le mur pour arrêter la fuite.machinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
