gland
/ɡlænd/
железа́
- мн. число
- glands
Значения
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железа́
A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland)
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железа́
A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).; A structure resembling a gland, especially a lymph node
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железа́
A secretory structure on the surface of an organредкое
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железа́
A stuffing box used to seal a rotating or reciprocating shaft against a fluidредкое
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железа́
A compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier, used for example around a ship’s propeller shaft or around a tap, valve or faucetредкое