ghiandola

gland

noun GYAN-doh-lah Rare

Origin: From Latin glandula, small acorn, diminutive of glans.

Usage Note

Ghiandola is a feminine noun; the plural ghiandole is regular. Learners should note the 'gh' spelling, which keeps the 'g' hard before 'i' — without the 'h', giandola would be pronounced with a 'j' sound. Common types include ghiandola tiroidea (thyroid gland) and ghiandola salivare (salivary gland).

Examples

"La ghiandola tiroidea regola il metabolismo."

Natural Translation

The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.

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