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Cuerpo - Glándulas y Hormonas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las glándulas y las hormonas, como "adrenalina", "insulina" y "oxitocina".

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gland
[Sustantivo]

an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings

glándula

glándula

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to stimulate the production of insulin by the gland in the patient with diabetes .El médico recetó medicamentos para estimular la producción de insulina por la **glándula** pancreática en el paciente con diabetes.
tarsal gland
[Sustantivo]

a sebaceous gland located in the eyelid that produces and secretes oil to lubricate the surface of the eye

glándula tarsal, glándula de Meibomio

glándula tarsal, glándula de Meibomio

pituitary gland
[Sustantivo]

a small gland located at the base of the brain that secretes hormones and regulates various bodily functions

glándula pituitaria, hipófisis

glándula pituitaria, hipófisis

pineal gland
[Sustantivo]

a small endocrine gland located in the brain that secretes melatonin and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle

glándula pineal, epífisis

glándula pineal, epífisis

thyroid gland
[Sustantivo]

an endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth

glándula tiroides, tiroides

glándula tiroides, tiroides

parathyroid gland
[Sustantivo]

a small endocrine gland near the thyroid gland that produces parathyroid hormone

glándula paratiroides, paratiroides

glándula paratiroides, paratiroides

thymus
[Sustantivo]

a specialized organ of the immune system located near the heart that produces T cells and plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system in early life

timo, glándula timo

timo, glándula timo

adrenal
[Sustantivo]

a small endocrine organ located on top of the kidneys that produces hormones

suprarrenal, glándula suprarrenal

suprarrenal, glándula suprarrenal

aldosterone
[Sustantivo]

a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates electrolyte balance and fluid levels in the body

aldosterona, hormona que regula el equilibrio electrolítico

aldosterona, hormona que regula el equilibrio electrolítico

corticosteroid
[Sustantivo]

a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands

corticosteroide

corticosteroide

adrenaline
[Sustantivo]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalina

adrenalina

Ex: adrenaline pumping through his veins gave him the courage to confront his fears and speak up .La **adrenalina** que corría por sus venas le dio el valor para enfrentar sus miedos y hablar.

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

hormona adrenocorticotrópica, hormona corticotropina

hormona adrenocorticotrópica, hormona corticotropina

a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body

hormona antidiurética, vasopresina

hormona antidiurética, vasopresina

growth hormone
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that stimulates growth, development, and metabolism in the body

hormona de crecimiento

hormona de crecimiento

a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates ovulation and testosterone production

hormona luteinizante, LH

hormona luteinizante, LH

a hormone that regulates the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries and the production of sperm in the testes

hormona estimulante del folículo, FSH (hormona estimulante del folículo)

hormona estimulante del folículo, FSH (hormona estimulante del folículo)

oxytocin
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that regulates childbirth, lactation, and social bonding

oxitocina

oxitocina

prolactin
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that stimulates milk production and plays a role in reproductive functions

prolactina, hormona lactógena

prolactina, hormona lactógena

a hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones

hormona estimulante de la tiroides

hormona estimulante de la tiroides

renin
[Sustantivo]

an enzyme involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance by initiating the production of angiotensin II

renina, enzima renina

renina, enzima renina

angiotensin
[Sustantivo]

a peptide hormone that constricts blood vessels and stimulates the release of aldosterone

angiotensina, hormona peptídica que constriñe los vasos sanguíneos y estimula la liberación de aldosterona

angiotensina, hormona peptídica que constriñe los vasos sanguíneos y estimula la liberación de aldosterona

erythropoietin
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body

eritropoyetina, EPO

eritropoyetina, EPO

glucagon
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver

glucagón

glucagón

insulin
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that is responsible for controlling the level of glucose in the blood, the lack of which can cause diabetes

insulina

insulina

estrogen
[Sustantivo]

a hormone primarily responsible for female reproductive development and regulation

estrógeno

estrógeno

progesterone
[Sustantivo]

a hormone produced by the ovaries that plays a vital role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy

progesterona

progesterona

thyroid hormone
[Sustantivo]

a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism and various physiological processes in the body

hormona tiroidea, hormona producida por la glándula tiroides

hormona tiroidea, hormona producida por la glándula tiroides

a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body

hormona paratiroidea, parathormona

hormona paratiroidea, parathormona

epinephrine
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that increases heart rate and blood flow

epinefrina,  adrenalina

epinefrina, adrenalina

norepinephrine
[Sustantivo]

a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates the body's stress response

noradrenalina, norepinefrina

noradrenalina, norepinefrina

melatonin
[Sustantivo]

a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and promotes restful sleep

melatonina, hormona del sueño

melatonina, hormona del sueño

a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, regulating growth and metabolism

factor liberador de la hormona del crecimiento, factor de liberación de hormona de crecimiento

factor liberador de la hormona del crecimiento, factor de liberación de hormona de crecimiento

a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones

hormona tirotrófica, hormona estimulante de la tiroides

hormona tirotrófica, hormona estimulante de la tiroides

corticotropin
[Sustantivo]

a hormone that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands

corticotropina, hormona corticotropa

corticotropina, hormona corticotropa

salivary gland
[Sustantivo]

an exocrine gland that produces and releases saliva into the mouth, aiding in digestion

glándula salival, glándula salivar

glándula salival, glándula salivar

seminal vesicle
[Sustantivo]

a paired gland in the male reproductive system that secretes fluids to nourish and support the sperm cells

vesícula seminal, glándula seminal

vesícula seminal, glándula seminal

gonad
[Sustantivo]

a reproductive organ that produces gametes and sex hormones

gónada, órgano reproductor

gónada, órgano reproductor

mammary gland
[Sustantivo]

a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring

glándula mamaria, mama

glándula mamaria, mama

sublingual gland
[Sustantivo]

a salivary gland located beneath the tongue that produces and secretes saliva

glándula sublingual, glándula salival sublingual

glándula sublingual, glándula salival sublingual

a salivary gland located beneath the jaw that produces and releases saliva

glándula submandibular, glándula submaxilar

glándula submandibular, glándula submaxilar

parotid gland
[Sustantivo]

a major salivary gland located near the ear that produces and secretes saliva into the mouth

glándula parótida, parótida

glándula parótida, parótida

sweat gland
[Sustantivo]

a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sweat

glándula sudorípara, glándula del sudor

glándula sudorípara, glándula del sudor

sebaceous gland
[Sustantivo]

a small exocrine gland in the skin that produces and secretes sebum

glándula sebácea, glándula cutánea sebácea

glándula sebácea, glándula cutánea sebácea

eccrine gland
[Sustantivo]

a sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the production and secretion of sweat

glándula ecrina, glándula sudorípara ecrina

glándula ecrina, glándula sudorípara ecrina

apocrine gland
[Sustantivo]

a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker secretion containing proteins and lipids

glándula apocrina, glándula sudorípara apocrina

glándula apocrina, glándula sudorípara apocrina

a hormone that regulates the activity of the gonads, promoting their development and function

hormona gonadotrópica, hormona gonadotrófica

hormona gonadotrópica, hormona gonadotrófica

testis
[Sustantivo]

a male reproductive organ responsible for the production of sperm and the secretion of testosterone

testículo, glándula genital masculina

testículo, glándula genital masculina

duct gland
[Sustantivo]

a specialized structure in the human body that produces and releases substances through a duct

glándula ductal, glándula exocrina

glándula ductal, glándula exocrina

prostate
[Sustantivo]

a gland in the male body that produces fluid for semen and surrounds the urethra, aiding in urine control

próstata, glándula prostática

próstata, glándula prostática

Ex: The urologist recommended prostate biopsy to further evaluate the presence of abnormal cells within the gland .El urólogo recomendó una biopsia de **próstata** para evaluar más a fondo la presencia de células anormales dentro de la glándula.

a group of hormones secreted by cells in the digestive system that regulate various processes

hormona gastrointestinal

hormona gastrointestinal

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