gland

Pronunciation

• (US) (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɡlænd/

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Noun

Singular gland

Plural glands

1. (countable) A gland is a cell, group of cells, or an organ that makes a special substance, like a hormone.

   The gland that produces sweat is called the sweat gland.