submaxillary salivary gland

sub·ma·xil·larysalivarygland

uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Broader terms

salivary gland

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Grammar

noun
singular	submaxillary salivary gland
plural	submaxillary salivary glands

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