An endocrine gland located at the front of the neck that secretes hormones to regulate metabolism and growth.

prostate gland; a gland in the male reproductive system that surrounds the bladder neck and secretes fluid for semen; also known in Taiwan as [[摄护腺|攝護腺|she4 hu4 xian4]]

adrenal gland; an endocrine gland located on top of the kidneys responsible for producing hormones like adrenaline

mammary gland; the milk-secreting organ in humans and other mammals

adenocarcinoma; cancer that forms in glandular structures

an organ in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes

adrenaline; epinephrine; a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate and blood pressure, often used medically to treat asthma or allergic shock

thymus gland; a lymphoid organ in the upper chest that plays a critical role in the immune system and usually shrinks after puberty

inflammation of the pancreas

inflammation of the prostate gland

sex gland; an organ in animals that produces gametes and sex hormones, such as the ovaries or testes

cancer of the pancreas

a compound found in DNA and RNA that plays a key role in energy transfer

the gland that produces and secretes tears, located at the upper outer edge of the eye socket

mumps; parotitis

Glands in the skin of humans and other mammals that secrete an oily substance to lubricate the skin and hair

Gland in the skin that secretes sweat and helps regulate body temperature

a large salivary gland located in front of and below each ear; also called [[耳下腺|耳下腺|er3 xia4 xian4]]

thyroxine; thyroid hormone. A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and growth, often used as a medication to treat an underactive thyroid.

inflammation of the mammary gland, commonly occurring during breastfeeding and typically caused by a bacterial infection; also called [[奶疮|奶瘡|nai3 chuang1]] or [[乳疮|乳瘡|ru3 chuang1]]

The endocrine gland in the brain responsible for producing melatonin; named for its resemblance to a pinecone.

The almond-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue located on both sides of the throat

The reproductive gland in humans and animals that produces reproductive cells and sex hormones, specifically the ovary or testis

tubular or grape-like glands that secrete intestinal fluids

A digestive gland that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth; includes the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands

A nitrogen-containing base that is a component of nucleotides; in DNA it pairs with [[胸腺嘧啶|胸腺嘧啶|xiong1 xian4 mi4 ding4]] and in RNA it pairs with [[尿嘧啶|尿嘧啶|niao4 mi4 ding4]]

lymph gland; an organ that produces an immune response by filtering lymph fluid and creating white blood cells

an organ that releases hormones directly into the blood, such as the thyroid or pituitary gland

tonsillitis; inflammation of the tonsils, often occurring alongside a sore throat and characterized by fever and swelling

Glands located in the stomach lining that secrete digestive fluids such as gastric juice and mucus.

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

an organ or gland that produces juices or fluids to help the body break down food, such as the liver or pancreas

The gland in many plants that secretes a sweet fluid to attract pollinators; also known as a [[蜜槽|蜜槽|mi4 cao2]].

sublingual gland; one of the three pairs of salivary glands, located under the tongue; secretes saliva to help break down and lubricate food

(botany; biology) a hair or trichome on the surface of a plant or animal that produces a secretion

a gland in certain animals, such as snakes or bees, that secretes venom

A gland in the mouth that produces saliva; there are three main pairs including the [[耳下腺|耳下腺|er3 xia4 xian4]], [[颔下腺|頷下腺|han4 xia4 xian4]], and [[舌下腺|舌下腺|she2 xia4 xian4]]

gland in certain animals that secretes a foul-smelling liquid or gas, used to attract mates or defend against predators

adenosine triphosphate; a nucleotide that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells (ATP)

the submandibular salivary gland

silk gland, such as that of a silkworm

adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

secretory gland; endocrine gland

prostaglandin; any of a group of compounds with hormone-like effects produced in many body tissues

the parathyroid gland; most common in Taiwan usage

The hormone produced by the parathyroid glands; primarily used in Taiwan

vitelline glands or vitellaria in biology

Gland or organ in the body that produces secretions and sends them through a duct directly to where they are needed