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submandibular gland

Term ID
UBERON:0001736
Synonyms
  • glandula submandibularis
  • mandibular gland
  • mandibular salivary gland
  • maxillary gland
  • submandibular salivary gland
  • submaxillary gland
Definition
Either of the paired compound tubuloalveolar (aka tubuloacinar) major salivary glands composed of both serous and mucous secretory cells and situated beneath the mandible. (2)
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