die Drüse, -n
gland
Ein Teil im Körper, der bestimmte Stoffe herstellt und abgibt, zum Beispiel Speichel oder Schweiß.
The German word "Drüse" is a noun that means "gland." It refers to a specialized organ in the body that produces and secretes substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids. The term is used in various contexts, particularly in biological and medical conversations.
Similar words in German include "Sekret" (secret), which refers to the substance produced by glands, and "Organ" (organ), which is a more general term that can refer to any part of the body with a specific function.
While "Drüse" specifically relates to glands, "Organ" is more general in nature, encompassing a broader range of anatomical structures. "Sekret," on the other hand, emphasizes the substances produced by glands rather than the glands themselves.
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Examples
Die Drüse produziert wichtige Hormone.noun
The gland produces important hormones.
In unserem Körper gibt es eine Drüse, die viele Funktionen hat.noun
In our body, there is a gland that has many functions.
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