gland

UK /ɡlænd/ US /ɡlænd/
noun 4name 3

Definitions

noun

1

A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cav

2

A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cav

3

A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

noun

1

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, used for example around a ship’s propeller shaft or around a tap, valve or fauce

name

1

A commune in Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.

2

A commune in Aisne department, Hauts-de-France, France.

3

A municipality in Nyon district, Vaud canton, Switzerland.

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