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Definition of Submandibular salivary 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.
Exact synonyms: Mandibular Gland, Submandibular Gland, Submaxillary Gland, Submaxillary Salivary Gland
Generic synonyms: Salivary Gland
Generic synonyms: Salivary Gland
Lexicographical Neighbors of Submandibular Salivary Gland
Literary usage of Submandibular salivary gland
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, Bennett J. Cohen, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"Phospholipid content and aging in the submandibular salivary gland. J. Dent. Res.
50(l):l64. Burzynski, NJ, and KR Goljan. l967. ..."