n. any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
n. 腺, 密封套
[化] 衬片; 密封垫
1. The doctor examined the patient's thyroid gland.
医生检查了病人的甲状腺。
2. Sweat glands help regulate body temperature.
汗腺帮助调节体温。
3. The adrenal glands produce hormones that affect stress responses.
肾上腺产生影响压力反应的激素。