Identification of a very formal and traditional relationship between sisters. Most likely to be used by very traditional families, (miko, samurai, Yamato Nadeshiko, etc.). Tends to be a sign of awe rather than affection. (Awe can mean either adoration, or a type of fear).
Resembling a gland; when used in the plural, adenoids, they refer to lymphoid tissue that normally exists in the nasopharynx of children and is known in medicine as the pharyngeal tonsil. adipoid. Resemblance to fat; also, lipoid.
Glands are studied as a part of human anatomy and physiology. They are sac like tissue structures in the body which play a vital role in the physiology and homeostasis. Anatomically they are made of secretory cells and also situated in safe yet prominent location inside the body.