What is the Spanish word for "gland"?

Learn how to say "gland" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gland

Spanish

glándula

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Examples of how to use "gland" in Spanish

English
A sweat gland helps regulate your temperature.
Spanish
Una glándula sudorípara ayuda a regular tu temperatura.
English
The doctor examined the swollen gland carefully.
Spanish
El médico examinó cuidadosamente la glándula inflamada.
English
A gland can release important hormones into bloodstream.
Spanish
Una glándula puede liberar hormonas importantes en el torrente sanguíneo.
English
She felt a small lump near her gland.
Spanish
Ella sintió un pequeño bulto cerca de su glándula.
English
This animal has a scent gland for marking territory.
Spanish
Este animal tiene una glándula de olor para marcar su territorio.

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A sweat gland helps regulate your temperature.

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