repe

gland

Mātauranga Education

He Tautuhinga | Definition

He whēkau e whakaputa ana i tētahi, i ētahi hanga pēnei i te taiaki, i te wai nakunaku, i te tōtā, i te roimata, i te hūware, te waiū rānei.
An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk.

He Tauira | Example

Kei te pai ngā repe o te whaea, nō reira ka nui te waiū.
The mother's glands are functioning well so there is plenty of milk.