noun🔗ShareЖелезаAn 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. "Врач осмотрел опухшие железы на шее пациента, чтобы определить, есть ли у него инфекция.organanatomyphysiologymedicinebiologybodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareЖелезаA secretory structure on the surface of an organ."Sweat glands on the skin help our bodies cool down when we get too hot. "Потовые железы на коже помогают нашим телам остывать, когда нам становится слишком жарко.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareСальникA 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. "Водопроводчик затянул сальники вокруг трубы в месте ее входа в стену, чтобы остановить утечку.machinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading