gland
US /ɡlænd/
UK /ɡlænd/
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ghiandola
an organ in the human or animal body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings
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The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.
La ghiandola tiroidea regola il metabolismo.
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Sweat glands help cool the body.
Le ghiandole sudoripare aiutano a raffreddare il corpo.