Drüse

gland

noun DRUEE-ze Rare

Usage Note

Drüse is the general term for a gland — any organ that secretes substances. It forms many important medical compounds: Schilddrüse (thyroid), Schweißdrüse (sweat gland), Talgdrüse (sebaceous gland), Speicheldrüse (salivary gland).

Examples

"Die Drüsen im Hals können bei einer Infektion anschwellen."

Natural Translation

The glands in the throat can swell up during an infection.

Literal Translation

The glands in the throat can swell during an infection.

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