gland — an organ in the body that produces and releases substances such as hormones, sweat, or saliva
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an organ in the body that produces and releases substances such as hormones, sweat, or saliva
Pronunciation (IPA): /glænd/
Example Sentences
- My sweat glands went into overdrive during the embarrassing presentation.
- The doctor checked if my lymph glands were swollen because of the flu.
- Dogs have sweat glands only on their paws, which is why they pant to cool down.
gland
NOUN[/glænd/]
an organ in the body that produces and releases substances such as hormones, sweat, or saliva
The doctor pointed to the swollen gland on the patient's neck.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'glans' meaning acorn, because early anatomists thought glands resembled small acorns in shape.
Breakdown
glan(s)- (acorn-shaped) + -d (noun form)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My sweat glands went into overdrive during the embarrassing presentation.”
“The doctor checked if my lymph glands were swollen because of the flu.”
“Dogs have sweat glands only on their paws, which is why they pant to cool down.”
“My salivary glands started working overtime the moment I smelled fried chicken.”
“The pituitary gland is often called the 'master gland' because it controls other glands.”
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