glands

Cultural  

1. Organs or groups of cells that take substances from the blood and change them chemically so that they can be secreted later for further use by the body. There are two kinds of glands: those that secrete their substances directly into the bloodstream (endocrine glands), and those that secrete their substances through channels or ducts (such as sweat glands and salivary glands).

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Example Sentences

She underwent an operation which included the removal of her salivary glands, causing her to temporarily lose her sense of smell and taste.

From BBC

But sweat glands in the armpit and groin produce certain compounds that cause body odour.

From BBC

If you have an upper respiratory infection, you might also have a fever, sore throat, swollen glands and muscle aches — which are not really associated with allergies, Yu said.

From Seattle Times

Neill first noticed he had lumpy glands in his neck on a publicity tour for Jurassic World Dominion last year.

From BBC

Most of the linkage based on the epidemiologic studies was with a disease called Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a form of cancer that involves the lymph glands and the bone marrow.

From Salon