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English noun: submaxillary salivary gland

1. submaxillary salivary gland (body) 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


Synonymsmandibular gland, submandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, submaxillary gland


Broader (hypernym)salivary gland









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