Noun: mandibular gland
- A salivary gland located inside the lower jaw on either side that produces saliva, discharged under the tongue
"The dentist examined the patient's mandibular glands for any abnormalities";
- submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland, submandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland
Derived forms: mandibular glands
Type of: salivary gland