Körtid

Körtid is a Swedish term that is not widely standardized in medical, botanical, or general dictionaries. It appears mainly as a descriptive phrase rather than as a fixed technical term, and its exact meaning can vary depending on the author and field. The compound is generally understood to combine concepts related to glands (glandular tissue) and time, but there is no universal definition.

In practice, körtid may be used to refer to the duration of glandular activity or secretion within a given period. In medical or physiological discussions, it could denote the time window during which a gland remains active or produces hormones after stimulation. In botany or plant sciences, a similar phrasing might describe the secretory phase of plant glands or secretory structures, such as those that produce essential oils, resins, or mucilages. Because the term is not standardized, its interpretation is highly context-dependent and should be defined by the author in any given text.

Due to its informal or niche usage, körtid is usually found in specialized papers, notes, or discussions rather than in broad encyclopedic entries. When encountered, readers should look for a clear definition within the source to understand whether it refers to a physiological, endocrinological, or plant secretory context. See also gland, secretion, endocrine system, plant secretory tissue.