gland

Các nghĩa

1. tuyến

   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 cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).

   The pineal gland secretes melatonin.

   The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland.

   There's something wrong with her thyroid gland.

2. hạch

   A structure resembling a gland, especially a lymph node.

3. tuyến

   A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.

4. vòng đệm kín

   A stuffing box used to seal a rotating or reciprocating shaft against a fluid.

   The gland of a tap/faucet is usually packed with string which has been soaked in tallow or similar grease.

Dạng khác

• glands plural