gland
US /ɡlænd/
UK /ɡlænd/
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腺, 腺体
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.
甲状腺腺体调节新陈代谢。
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Sweat glands help cool the body.
汗腺有助于身体降温。