noun, noun, used as a suffix
gland
Used as a standalone noun or as a suffix in compound anatomical terms (e.g., 甲状腺, 涙腺).
甲状腺は首の前にある腺です。
The thyroid gland is a gland located in the front of the neck.
涙腺が緩んで涙が出た。
My tear glands loosened and tears came out.