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gland artinya

kelenjar

[ɡleənd] ~ [ɡlɛənd]/ɡlænd/

gland in Indonesian: kelenjar, glandula. In English, gland means 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).

Indonesian words for gland

organ that synthesizes and secretes substance
kelenjar, glandula
secretory structure on the surface of an organ
kelenjar

English meaning of gland

  1. noun 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).
  2. noun A structure resembling a gland, especially a lymph node.
  3. noun A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.
  4. noun A stuffing box used to seal a rotating or reciprocating shaft against a fluid.

Full definition of gland

gland in a sentence

  • The gland of a tap/faucet is usually packed with string which has been soaked in tallow or similar grease.

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Questions about gland in Indonesian

What is the meaning of gland in Indonesian?
Gland in Indonesian is kelenjar, glandula.
Apa arti gland?
Gland: kelenjar, glandula.
What does gland mean in English?
Gland means 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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