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Cowper's gland

American

[kou-perz, koo-] / ˈkaʊ pərz, ˈku- /

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.

either of two small glands that secrete a mucous substance into the male urethra.

Etymology

Origin of Cowper's gland

1730–40; named after William Cowper (1666–1709), English anatomist, who discovered them

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Cowper's gland

The male urethra receives secretions from the prostate gland, Cowper’s gland, and seminal vesicles as well as sperm.

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