gland

US /ɡlænd/
UK /ɡlænd/
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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.
甲状腺は代謝を調節する。
Sweat glands help cool the body.
汗腺は体を冷やすのに役立つ。