gland
die Drüse, die Drüsen
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gland
An organ in the body of humans or animals that produces and releases certain substances (secretions), such as hormones, sweat, or saliva.
Die Schilddrüse ist für die Produktion wichtiger Hormone verantwortlich.
The thyroid gland is responsible for producing important hormones.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Drüsen |
| genitive | der Drüse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Drüse | die Drüsen |
| accusative | die Drüse | die Drüsen |
| dative | der Drüse | den Drüsen |
| genitive | der Drüse | der Drüsen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Drüse' (gland) is often the second part of compound words that refer to a specific type of gland. This lets you learn many specific terms with one word.
Die Schilddrüse reguliert den Stoffwechsel.
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.
Schweißdrüsen helfen dem Körper, sich abzukühlen.
Sweat glands help the body cool down.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse produziert Insulin.
The pancreas produces insulin.
'Drüse' (gland) is a word from biology and medicine. In everyday speech, people are more likely to talk about the specific gland, such as the thyroid gland, or about the symptoms.
Bei einer Erkältung können die Lymphdrüsen am Hals anschwellen.
When you have a cold, the lymph glands in your neck can swell.
Glands are often combined with verbs that describe production or release. Typical verbs are 'produzieren' (to produce), 'ausschütten' (to release/secrete), or 'absondern' (to secrete).
Die Nebennieren schütten bei Stress Adrenalin aus.
The adrenal glands release adrenaline during stress.
