The Simple English Wikipedia has an article on: Gland Pronunciation (US) (UK) IPA (key): /ɡlænd/ Audio (UK)(file) Noun Singular gland Plural glands (countable) A gland is a cell, group of cells, or an organ that makes a special substance, like a hormone. The gland that produces sweat is called the sweat gland. Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads