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alkaline gland — a paired organ in the genito urinary apparatus of Raja (and probably other skates and rays) whose cavity is fluid filled. Also called Marshall s gland … Dictionary of ichthyology
gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… … Medical dictionary
Marshall's gland — alkaline gland (a paired organ in the genito urinary apparatus of Raja (and probably other skates and rays) whose cavity is fluid filled) … Dictionary of ichthyology
Prostate gland — A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the bladder. Chestnut shaped, the prostate surrounds the beginning of the urethra, the canal that empties the bladder. The prostate is actually not one but many glands, 30 50… … Medical dictionary
prostate gland — Anat. an organ that surrounds the urethra of males at the base of the bladder, comprising a muscular portion, which controls the release of urine, and a glandular portion, which secretes an alkaline fluid that makes up part of the semen and… … Universalium
Brunner's gland — Brun·ner s gland bru̇n ərz n any of the compound racemose glands in the submucous layer of the duodenum that secrete alkaline mucus and a potent proteolytic enzyme called also duodenal gland, gland of Brunner Brunner Johann Conrad (1653 1727)… … Medical dictionary
prostate gland — pros′tate gland n. anat. a partly muscular gland that surrounds the urethra of males at the base of the bladder and secretes an alkaline fluid that makes up part of the semen • Etymology: 1830–40 … From formal English to slang
prostate gland — n. a partly muscular gland surrounding the urethra at the base of the bladder in most male mammals: it secretes an alkaline fluid that is discharged with the sperm … English World dictionary
brunner's gland — ˈbru̇nə(r)z noun Usage: usually capitalized B Etymology: after Johann C. Brunner died 1727 Swiss anatomist : any of certain compound racemose glands in the submucous layer of the duodenum secreting alkaline mucus and a potent proteolytic enzyme * … Useful english dictionary
prostate gland — a male accessory sex gland that opens into the urethra just below the bladder and vas deferens (see illustration). During ejaculation it secretes an alkaline fluid that forms part of the semen. The prostate may become enlarged in elderly men… … The new mediacal dictionary
