glands

1. Organs or groups of cells that take substances from the blood and change them chemically so that they can be secreted later for further use by the body. There are two kinds of glands: those that secrete their substances directly into the bloodstream (endocrine glands), and those that secrete their substances through channels or ducts (such as sweat glands and salivary glands).

Example Sentences

The hospital nurse told police that children 2 and older are better able to regulate internal body temperature than babies, who do not have fully developed sweat glands, according to the police report.

From Los Angeles Times

These glands help control the amount of certain hormones in your body, including cortisol.

From BBC

The ARHGAP36 gene is also active in many other areas of the body including the brain and hormonal glands, and is considered important for development.

From BBC

"To be honest, it wasn't until the end of 2024 where it was just like my glands swelled up. My neck swelled up. Now, that was major telling sign," she said.

From BBC

Hairs covering the stems, leaves and flowers have glands that secrete a sticky substance containing prenylated phenols, which cause an itchy rash, according to Lewis.

From Los Angeles Times