noun
- organs in the body that produce and release substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids
Usage: plural of gland
Examples
- The doctor examined the swollen glands in her neck.
- Salivary glands produce saliva to help digest food.
- The endocrine glands regulate many body functions through hormones.
- His lymph glands were enlarged due to the infection.
- Sweat glands help regulate body temperature.
- The thyroid and adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system.