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gland meaning in Tamil

சுரப்பி curappi

[ɡleənd] ~ [ɡlɛənd]/ɡlænd/

gland in Tamil: சுரப்பி (curappi). 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).

Tamil words for gland

organ that synthesizes and secretes substance
சுரப்பி curappi
secretory structure on the surface of an organ
சுரப்பி curappi

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of gland in Tamil?
Gland in Tamil is சுரப்பி (curappi).
gland என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Gland: சுரப்பி (curappi).
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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