gland
BrE /ɡlænd/ AmE /ɡlænd/
noun en → es
a part of the body that produces a liquid substance such as sweat, tears or hormones
glándula
Collocations sweat gland · thyroid gland
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The thyroid gland controls the rate of metabolism.
La glándula tiroides controla la tasa de metabolismo.
in botany, a small part of a plant that produces and contains substances such as resin or latex
glándula (botánica)
Collocations resin gland · latex gland
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The plant has resin glands that secrete a sticky substance.
La planta tiene glándulas de resina que secretan un líquido pegajoso.