Glándulas (en. Glands)

/ɡlanˈdulas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Organ of the body that produces and releases chemical substances.

Endocrine glands regulate various functions in the body.

Las glándulas endocrinas regulan diversas funciones en el organismo.

Part of the exocrine system that secretes fluids.

Salivary glands produce saliva in the mouth.

Las glándulas salivares producen saliva en la boca.

Specialized tissue that performs specific functions.

Sebaceous glands help keep the skin lubricated.

Las glándulas sebáceas ayudan a mantener la piel lubricada.

From Latin 'glandula', which means 'small gland'.

mammary glands

Organs in females that produce milk.

glándulas mamarias

sweat glands

Glands that produce sweat.

glándulas sudoríparas

lymph nodes

Structures of the immune system that filter lymph.

glándulas linfáticas

hormones

Chemical substances that regulate biological processes in the body.

hormonas

secretion

Release of substances by glands.

secreción

endocrinology

Science that studies endocrine glands and their hormones.

endocrinología

Refers to overall health.

I have problems with my glands, I need to see a doctor.

Tengo problemas con mis glándulas, necesito ir al médico.

Term used to talk about stress related to the endocrine system.

Stress can affect your glands, relax!

El estrés puede afectar tus glándulas, ¡relájate!