Glands (en. Acorns)

/ɡlɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Part of the organism responsible for secretion.

Sweat glands secrete sweat.

Les glandes sudoripares sécrètent la sueur.

Glandular tissue present in various organs.

Salivary glands produce saliva.

Les glandes salivaires produisent la salive.

Organ that produces and secretes chemical substances, such as hormones or enzymes.

The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.

La glande thyroïde régule le métabolisme.

From Latin 'glandula', meaning 'small gland'.

Bartholin gland

Gland located in the vaginal area, responsible for mucus secretion.

glande de Bartholin

pituitary gland

Endocrine gland that plays a crucial role in hormonal regulation.

glande pituitaire

nipple gland

Gland present in the breast, involved in lactation.

glande mamelonnaire

hormone

Substance secreted by a gland, which has an effect on other organs.

hormone

secretion

Production and release of substances by a gland.

sécrétion

endocrine

Concerning glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.

endocrine

To refer to a lazy person.

He is so lazy that even the simplest work seems difficult to him.

Il est tellement gland que même le travail le plus simple lui semble difficile.

Used to describe someone who does nothing productive.

Stop lounging around and start studying!

Arrête de glandouiller et commence à étudier !