English Explanatory Dictionary

hibernating gland

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The interscapular brown adipose tissue found in certain mammals.

Word forms

hibernating gland hibernating glands

Etymology

Alluding to its use for food storage in hibernation. It is not, however, a true gland.

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