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submaxillary gland

noun Anatomy.
  1. submandibular gland.
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Origin of submaxillary gland

First recorded in 1780–90
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British Dictionary definitions for submaxillary gland

submaxillary gland

noun
  1. (in mammals) either of a pair of salivary glands situated on each side behind the lower jaw
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submaxillary gland in Medicine

submaxillary gland

n.
  1. submandibular gland
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