submaxillary gland

sub·ma·xil·larygland

uncommon

noun

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

Synonyms

submaxillary gland
submaxillary salivary gland
submandibular gland
submandibular salivary gland
mandibular gland

Related words

Broader terms

salivary gland

Grammar

noun
singular	submaxillary gland
plural	submaxillary glands

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