Gland

Pronunciation: /ɡlænd/

Definitions of gland

noun a cell or group of cells that secretes a substance for use elsewhere in the body

Example Sentences

A1 The gland produces hormones.

A2 The doctor examined my thyroid gland.

B1 The sweat gland helps regulate body temperature.

B2 The endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.

C1 The pituitary gland is often referred to as the 'master gland'.

C2 The adrenal gland plays a crucial role in the body's stress response.

Examples of gland in a Sentence

formal The endocrine system includes various glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

informal I think my sweat glands are overactive because I always sweat profusely.

slang I heard she got a glandular fever and has been feeling really sick.

figurative His generosity is like a gland that produces kindness and warmth in everyone around him.

Grammatical Forms of gland

• plural: glands
• comparative: more gland
• superlative: most gland
• present tense: gland
• future tense: will gland
• perfect tense: have gland
• continuous tense: is glanding
• singular: gland
• positive degree: gland
• infinitive: to gland
• gerund: glanding
• participle: glanded

Origin and Evolution of gland

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gland' originated from the Latin word 'glandula', which means acorn or gland. It was used to describe small round structures found in animals and plants.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gland' has come to refer specifically to organs in the body that secrete substances, such as hormones or enzymes. The usage of the word has evolved to encompass a wider range of structures in the body beyond just acorn-like shapes.