Term Name: | palatine gland |
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Synonyms: | palatine glands set, palatine mucuous gland, palatine salivary gland, salivary palatine gland |
Definition: | The palatine glands form a continuous layer on its posterior surface and around the uvula. They are primarily mucous secreting glands, as opposed to serous or mixed secreting glands. [WP,unvetted]. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002447] |