SUBMANDIBULAR
\sˌʌbmandˈɪbjʊlə], \sˌʌbmandˈɪbjʊlə], \s_ˌʌ_b_m_a_n_d_ˈɪ_b_j_ʊ_l_ə]\
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Situated beneath the mandible or lower jaw; as S. triangle (of the neck), S. ganglion (See Triangle, Ganglion). S. gland, a compound racemose gland situated beneath the mylohyoid muscle and secreting saliva (q. v.), which it discharges through the duct of Wharton.
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Supplying the s. gland; as S. artery.
By Alexander Duane
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.