腺 (xiàn) - Gland — a specialized organ or group of

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腺 · xiàn

Gland — a specialized organ or group of cells that synthesizes and secretes substances such as hormones, enzymes, or sweat.

Gland — a specialized organ or group of

Usage highlights

Thyroid glandSweat glandSalivary glandMammary glandProstate glandEndocrine gland

Synonyms

  • 腺体— gland (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thyroid gland (甲状腺) regulates metabolism.
  • Sweat glands (汗腺) help regulate body temperature.
  • The pituitary gland (脑垂体腺) is often called the master gland.
  • Salivary glands (唾液腺) produce saliva for digestion.

Collocations

  • Thyroid gland(甲状腺)
  • Sweat gland(汗腺)
  • Salivary gland(唾液腺)
  • Mammary gland(乳腺)
  • Prostate gland(前列腺)
  • Endocrine gland(内分泌腺)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms feature this character prominently; it is primarily a scientific/medical term.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A modern scientific character, not found in classical texts, reflecting advances in anatomy and medicine.
  • Often appears in health and medical contexts, associated with bodily functions and systems.

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