gland

• Substantiv, das ein Organ im Körper von Menschen oder Tieren bezeichnet, das Stoffe wie Hormone, Enzyme oder Schweiß absondert; auch kurz für Lymphknoten.

A noun referring to an organ in the human or animal body that secretes substances such as hormones, enzymes, or sweat.

1. Organ that secretes substancesB2formalmedical

   An organ in the human or animal body that produces and releases substances such as hormones, sweat, or saliva.

   Drüse

   • The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.
   • Sweat glands help cool the body down.
   • The pituitary gland controls growth and development.

2. Lymph nodeB2formalmedical

   A small organ that filters lymph fluid and helps fight infections.

   Lymphknoten

   • The doctor checked the glands in her neck for swelling.
   • Swollen glands are often a sign of infection.
   • Lymph glands are part of the immune system.

   Synonymelymph glandlymph nodenode