| 词汇 | oil-gland |
| 释义 | oil gland noun[ C ] uk /ˈɔɪl ˌɡlænd/ us /ˈɔɪl ˌɡlænd/ anatomy specialized a very small organ in the skin that produces oil and prevents the skin from becoming dry: These areas of the skin have a high concentration of oil glands. The changing balance of these hormones overactivates the oil glands. Synonym sebaceous gland biology specialized a small structure in some plants that produces oil: Their fragrance is contained in oil glands on the leaves and is released when they are touched. The oil glands can often be seen as shining coloured dots scattered over the foliage or flowers. biology specialized a small organ near the tail in birds that produces oil that the bird uses to clean its feathers : Usually hidden by feathers, this oil gland is found just above the base of a bird's tail and contains fatty acids, fat, and wax. The preen gland or oil gland is the most prominent avian skin gland and exists in nearly all bird species. It is a small lump on the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland. A boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. Orange zest is popular in cooking because it contains the oil glands and has a strong flavour. Glands in the human body acinar acinus adenohypophysis adrenal adrenal cortex endocrinal endocrine gland endocrinologic endocrinological exocrine gland neuroendocrinologist neuroendocrinology neurohypophyseal neurohypophysis pancreas prostatic pyloric gland sebaceous gland suprarenal gland sweat gland You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Parts of plants The skin, hair & bone of non-human animals |
| 随便看 |
|
反思网英语在线翻译词典收录了377474条英语词汇在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用英语词汇的中英文双语翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。