gland
UK/glænd/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
An organ in the body that produces and releases substances such as hormones or other secretions
腺，腺体
Root Breakdown
Loanwordglandother
=gland
Common Collocations
- 1.thyroid gland甲状腺
- 2.swollen gland肿大的腺体
- 3.lymph gland淋巴腺
Example Sentences
- 1.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism.
- 2.
Swollen glands are often a sign of infection or illness.