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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024gland1 /glænd/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Anatomyan organ or group of cells specialized for producing liquid chemicals or secretions that are used by or released from the body:sweat glands.
glan•du•lar /ˈglændʒəlɚ/USA pronunciation adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gland1 (gland),USA pronunciation n. - Anatomy
- a cell, group of cells, or organ producing a secretion.
- any of various organs or structures resembling the shape but not the function of true glands.
- Botanya secreting organ or structure.
- Latin gland- (stem of glāns acorn); compare Italian ghianda
- 1685–95
- Mechanical Engineeringa sleeve within a stuffing box, fitted over a shaft or valve stem and tightened against compressible packing in such a way as to prevent leakage of fluid while allowing the shaft or stem to move;
lantern ring. - Mechanical EngineeringSee stuffing box.
- origin, originally uncertain 1830–40
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