Noun: submandibular 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 submandibular glands for any abnormalities";
- submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland, submandibular salivary gland, mandibular gland
Derived forms: submandibular glands
Type of: salivary gland
Encyclopedia: Submandibular gland