submandibular gland

/ˌsʌbmænˈdɪbjələr glænd/
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Definitions of submandibular gland
  1. 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: mandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland
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    type of:
    salivary gland
    any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
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