English · Body & Health
gland
/ɡlænd/
[/ɡlænd/]
substance-making organ
Advancednoun
Definition
An organ that produces and releases substances such as hormones or sweat.
Example
The thyroid gland in the neck controls how quickly the body uses energy.
The thyroid gland in the neck controls how quickly the body uses energy.
Etymology
From Latin 'glans', meaning acorn.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in medical talk of swelling and hormones.