English noun: submaxillary gland | |||
1. | submaxillary 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 | ||
Synonyms | mandibular gland, submandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, submaxillary salivary gland | ||
Broader (hypernym) | salivary gland | ||