hibernating gland

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

hibernating gland (plural hibernating glands)

  1. (biochemistry) The interscapular brown adipose tissue found in certain mammals.
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