Bulbourethral-gland definition

bŭlbō-yo͝o-rēthrəl
Either of two small racemose glands located below the prostate that discharge a component of the seminal fluid into the urethra and are homologous to the Bartholin's glands in the female.
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Either of two small racemose glands located below the prostate that discharge a component of the seminal fluid into the urethra and are homologous to the Bartholin's glands in the female.
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Noun

Singular:
bulbourethral-gland
Plural:
bulbourethral-glands

Origin of bulbourethral-gland

  • bulbo(us) urethral gland

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition