mirigynek

Mirigynek is the dative singular form of the Hungarian noun mirigy, which means gland. In Hungarian grammar, mirigynek marks the indirect object in a sentence or indicates possession in phrases involving a gland. As a grammatical inflection, mirigynek does not denote a separate biological concept; it is used when referring to a gland or to statements about glands within a sentence.

In biology, a gland is an organ that secretes substances for use inside the body or for discharge to a surface. Glands are categorized mainly as endocrine (ductless, releasing hormones directly into the bloodstream) and exocrine (with ducts that carry secretions to an internal or external surface). Endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, which regulate metabolism, growth, and homeostasis. Exocrine glands include salivary glands, sweat glands, and the pancreas (the exocrine part secretes digestive enzymes). Glands are composed of secretory units (parenchyma) supported by connective tissue (stroma) and supplied by blood vessels and nerves. Their development originates from epithelial tissue during embryogenesis, and their function depends on regulatory signals that control secretion and release.

For linguistic use, mirigynek appears in texts discussing glands or in examples illustrating Hungarian noun inflection and possessive or dative constructions. The term connects a grammatical form to the biological concept of a gland through the base word mirigy, and is not itself a distinct scientific term. Related terms include mirigyek (glands) and other forms of mirigy in different grammatical cases.