noun🔗Share腺体， 腺。 An 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. "医生检查了病人脖子上肿大的腺体，以确定他们是否感染了炎症。organanatomyphysiologymedicinebiologybodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share腺体，腺。 A secretory structure on the surface of an organ."Sweat glands on the skin help our bodies cool down when we get too hot. "皮肤上的汗腺能帮助我们在过热的时候降温。anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share密封函，密封圈。 A 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. "为了止住漏水，水管工拧紧了管道穿过墙壁处的密封圈。machinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
