submaxillary gland

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noun

a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva;
discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
• Syn:
submaxillary salivary gland, submandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, mandibular gland
• Hypernyms:
salivary gland