NOMBRE | body | glándula submandibular, glándula submaxilar | a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva |
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Sentido | 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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Sinónimo | glándula submaxilar | |
General | glándula salival | Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion |
Inglés | submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland, submandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, mandibular gland | |
Catalán | glàndula submaxil·lar |
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