sublingual gland meaning

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sublingual gland (noun): a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue.

Definition of sublingual gland

  1. a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue

    Synonyms: sublingual salivary gland

    Type of: salivary gland

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