gland
n.(名词)
A cell, a group of cells, or an organ that produces a secretion for use elsewhere in the body or in a body cavity or for elimination from the body.
腺:一个或一群细胞或一器官,它们能生产出供身体或体腔使用的分泌液或为了从体内排除出去
Any of various organs, such as lymph nodes, that resemble true glands but perform a nonsecretory function.
无分泌功能的腺:一种器官,比如淋巴结,象真的腺但却不起分泌作用
Botany An organ or a structure that secretes a substance.
【植物学】 分泌物质的器官或组织
来源:
French glande
法语 glande
from Old French glandre
源自 古法语 glandre
alteration of Latin glandula
拉丁语 glandula的变化
diminutive of gl3ns gland- [acorn]
gl3ns的小后缀 gland- [橡树子]
gland
gland 2
n.(名词)
A device, such as the outer sleeve of a stuffing box, designed to prevent a fluid from leaking past a moving machine part.
密封装置,密封套:一种装置,比如填充函的外套,设计出来以防止液体从一移动的机器零部件中渗漏出来
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