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gland
gland
/ˈglænd/
noun
(
)
Any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
(
secreter
,
secretor
,
secretory organ
,
gland
)
any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate our metabolism
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate our metabolism
marmoset
marmoset
/ˈmɑːrməˌzɛt/
noun
Small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails
(
marmoset
)
small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails
The marmoset clung to the tree branch, its tiny fingers gripping tightly.
The marmoset clung to the tree branch, its tiny fingers gripping tightly.
consumerism
consumerism
/kənˈsuːmɝˌɪzəm/
noun
A movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
(
consumerism
)
a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers
The rise of consumerism has led to increased demand for a variety of products.
The rise of consumerism has led to increased demand for a variety of products.
The theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
(
consumerism
)
the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Consumerism has led to increased production and sales in the modern economy.
Consumerism has led to increased production and sales in the modern economy.
spermaceti
spermaceti
/ˌspɝːməˈsiːti/
noun
A white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
(
spermaceti
)
a white waxy substance from oil of the sperm whale
Spermaceti was once highly prized for making candles and cosmetics.
Spermaceti was once highly prized for making candles and cosmetics.
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