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My wife comes from a foodie family so I've been indoctrinated into that. I had sweetbreads the other night, and I have to say, not my favorite thing in the world You're eating a gland.
Armie Hammer

Meaning of "gland" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GLAND

From Latin glāns acorn.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GLAND

gland  [ɡlænd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GLAND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gland is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GLAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gland

Gland

A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance such as hormones for release into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface.

Definition of gland in the English dictionary

The definition of gland in the dictionary is a structure, such as a lymph node, that resembles a gland in form. Other definition of gland is a cell or organ in plants that synthesizes and secretes a particular substance.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GLAND


aland
əˈlænd
bland
blænd
Disneyland
ˈdɪznɪˌlænd
farmland
ˈfɑːmˌlænd
Gelderland
ˈɡɛldəˌlænd
heartland
ˈhɑːtˌlænd
homeland
ˈhəʊmˌlænd
Lakeland
ˈleɪkˌlænd
land
lænd
Maryland
ˈmɛərɪˌlænd
outland
ˈaʊtˌlænd
overland
ˈəʊvəˌlænd
planned
ˈplænd
Queensland
ˈkwiːnzˌlænd
southland
ˈsaʊθˌlænd
Swaziland
ˈswɑːzɪˌlænd
Thailand
ˈtaɪˌlænd
timberland
ˈtɪmbəˌlænd
wasteland
ˈweɪstˌlænd
wonderland
ˈwʌndəˌlænd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GLAND

glance
glancer
glancing
glancingly
glandered
glanderous
glanders
glandes
glandiferous
glandiform
glandless
glandlike
glandular
glandular fever
glandularly
glandule
glanduliferous
glandulous
glandulously
glans

WORDS THAT END LIKE GLAND

Cleveland
Deutschland
England
Falkland
Finland
Greenland
holland
Iceland
Ireland
island
mainland
Nederland
New Zealand
Poland
Portland
Roland
Scotland
Switzerland
Wayland
Zealand

Synonyms and antonyms of gland in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gland» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GLAND

Find out the translation of gland to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gland from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gland» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

glándula
570 millions of speakers

English

gland
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रंथि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غُدَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

железа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

glândula
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গণ্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

glande
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kelenjar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Drüse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kelenjar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுரப்பி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रंथी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ghiandola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gruczoł
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лімфовузол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

glandă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αδένας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

körtel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjertel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gland

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GLAND»

The term «gland» is very widely used and occupies the 19.851 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GLAND» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gland» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gland» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gland

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3 QUOTES WITH «GLAND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gland.
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Len Dawson
'Early stages' is when the cancer is completely contained within the prostate. If it is detected when the cancer is entirely in the gland, the chance for full recovery is at its highest.
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Armie Hammer
My wife comes from a foodie family so I've been indoctrinated into that. I had sweetbreads the other night, and I have to say, not my favorite thing in the world You're eating a gland.
3
Dawn Powell
A novel is like a gland pill - it nips off the cream of my hysterics and gets them running on track in a book where they belong instead of rioting all over my person.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLAND»

Discover the use of gland in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gland and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Melatonin and the Mammalian Pineal Gland
This book should appeal to a broad range of scientists - anybody wishing to learn about this mysterious organ and its role, and should be of interest to students and postgraduates with an interest in animal behaviour, physiology and ...
J. Arendt, 1995
2
Salivary Gland Diseases: Surgical and Medical Management
Here is a complete reference on the fundamental science, treatment, and management of salivary gland disorders.
Robert L. Witt, 2011
3
Methods in Mammary Gland Biology and Breast Cancer Research
Too many people contributed to the completion of this volume to allow acknowledg ment of all the individual efforts, but we particularly thank the reviewers whose input into the editorial process was invaluable and the authors of these ...
Margot M. Ip, Bonnie B. Asch, 2000
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Salivary Gland Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and ...
Written by the internationally leading authorities, Salivary Gland Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and ManagementCovers the full spectrum of infectious, infl ammatory, acute, chronic, benign, and malignant disorders and diseases of the ...
Patrick J. Bradley, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, 2011
5
Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 3: Basic ...
This text debates the research done in this area.
David A. Sullivan, 2002
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Salivary Gland Cytopathology
These guide books fit into the lab coat pocket, ideal for portability and quick reference. Each volume is heavily illustrated with a full color art program, while the text follows a user-friendly outline format.
William C. Faquin, M.K. Sidaway, Celeste Powers, 2008
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Prostate Gland Troubles
Problems affecting the prostate gland and treatments.
Health Research Staff, Health Research, 1994
8
Lactation and the Mammary Gland
This text willl prove to be an invaluable overview of mamorary development and lactation for undergraduates and graduates studying lactation, new researchers, and as a review for established scientists.
R. Michael Akers, 2002
9
Salivary Gland Cytology: A Color Atlas
Unique to this book, the radiological correlates point to real-life clinical scenarios in resolving diagnostic dilemmas. Also featured throughout are FNA technical hints, thoughtfully constructed tables, and bullet-point outlines.
Mousa A. Al-Abbadi, 2011
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Salivary Gland Disorders
In summary, this comprehensive book serves as a useful reference and practical manual for clinicians dealing with salivary gland disorders.
Eugene N. Myers, Robert L. Ferris, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gland is used in the context of the following news items.
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What you must know about biopsies
Factors such as riding a bicycle, benign enlargement of the gland, and infection can also raise PSA. What's more, it is common for men to have ... «ConsumerReports.org, Jul 15»
2
Prostate cancer 2nd most common in city
"If the patient comes to us at an early stage when the cancer is localized to prostate gland, there are maximum chances for curing the disease ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
10 Reasons You Feel Cold All The Time
Add cold intolerance to the long list of health issues you can blame on the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. “Always being cold is a telltale ... «Yahoo Health, Jul 15»
4
A small uterus
This may be due to a condition called Panhypopituitarism, which is failure of the pituitary gland to produce the usual hormones such as ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
5
How to Stop Your Hormones Wrecking Your Life and Waistline
Many women have thyroid issues after pregnancy – the thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate our metabolism and can be either ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
6
Master painters learn to see with new eyes
An MRI at Mount Sinai Hospital confirmed a large tumor growing on his pituitary gland was pressing on the optic nerves. It needed to be ... «NolaVie, Jul 15»
7
People and the planet need strong action from UN financing …
GLAND, Switzerland – Efforts to shift the global economy toward sustainable development will face a crucial test this week in Addis Ababa, ... «WWF International, Jul 15»
8
$3.4 Billion: Amount Of Pledges For Ebola Recovery In West Africa
The virus is able to live in the eyes, prostate gland and even the fetus of infected individuals, making it crucial to keep track of people exposed ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
9
House of Raminten: Jogja's diversity-embracing restaurant
Susu Perawan Tancep, a spiced milk drink served in the aforementioned mammary gland-shaped cups, is a pun on the word perawan, ... «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
10
Week ahead: 8 IPOs planned for the week of July 13
Backed by MPM Capital, Fidelity and Abingworth, it is initially targeting a growth disorder caused by an overactive pituitary gland. ProNAi and ... «Renaissance Capital, Jul 15»

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