SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND
\sˌʌbmandˈɪbjʊlə ɡlˈand], \sˌʌbmandˈɪbjʊlə ɡlˈand], \s_ˌʌ_b_m_a_n_d_ˈɪ_b_j_ʊ_l_ə ɡ_l_ˈa_n_d]\
Definitions of SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND
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a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
By Princeton University
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a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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One of two salivary glands in the neck, located in the space bound by the two bellies of the digastric muscle and the angle of the mandible. It discharges through the submandibular duct. The secretory units are predominantly serous although a few mucous alveoli, some with serous demilunes, occur. (Stedman, 25th ed)
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