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uropygial gland
- Term ID
- UBERON:0007802
- Synonyms
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- oil gland
- preen gland
- preen oil gland
- Definition
- A large gland at the base of a bird's tail dorsal to the cloaca at the end of the pygostyle that secretes an oil used in preening. It opens through a caudally directed nipple. (2)
- References
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- BTO:0001420
- Uropygial:gland
- http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/48626006
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