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