SUBMAXILLARY GLANDS
\sˈʌbmɐksˌɪləɹi ɡlˈandz], \sˈʌbmɐksˌɪləɹi ɡlˈandz], \s_ˈʌ_b_m_ɐ_k_s_ˌɪ_l_ə_ɹ_i ɡ_l_ˈa_n_d_z]\
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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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