Cowper's gland
Origin of bulbourethral gland
from Classical Latin bulbus, bulb + -o- + urethralbulbourethral gland
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bulbourethral gland
noun
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. Also called Cowper's gland .
Origin of bulbourethral gland
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Noun
(plural bulbourethral glands)
- An exocrine gland which secretes a clear fluid known as pre-ejaculate or Cowper’s fluid (colloquially known as “pre-cum”) which is generated upon sexual arousal.
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bulbourethral gland - Medical Definition
n.
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. Also called Cowper's gland
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