Glandular

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Pronunciation: /ˈɡlændjələr/

Definitions of glandular

adjective relating to or affecting glands, characterized by the presence of glands

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor explained that the patient had a glandular fever.

A2 She was advised to eat a balanced diet to support her glandular system.

B1 The glandular tissue in the body plays a crucial role in hormone production.

B2 The athlete's performance was affected by a glandular imbalance.

C1 The scientist conducted research on the glandular secretions of different species.

C2 The specialist recommended a glandular treatment for the rare medical condition.

Examples of glandular in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a glandular disorder affecting their thyroid.

informal I heard that glandular issues can really impact your energy levels.

slang My friend thinks he has some kind of glandular thing going on, but he's too stubborn to see a doctor.

figurative The company's marketing strategy had a glandular effect on their sales, boosting them significantly.

Grammatical Forms of glandular

past tense

glandularized

plural

glandulars

comparative

more glandular

superlative

most glandular

present tense

glandularizes

future tense

will glandularize

perfect tense

has glandularized

continuous tense

is glandularizing

singular

glandular

positive degree

glandular

infinitive

to glandularize

gerund

glandularizing

participle

glandularized

Origin and Evolution of glandular

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'glandular' originates from the Latin word 'glandula', which means 'little acorn or gland'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe anatomical structures related to glands in the body, the term 'glandular' has evolved to also refer to anything related to or resembling a gland, such as secretions or tissues with gland-like properties.