Bartholin's gland

noun

Bar·​tho·​lin's gland ˈbär-thə-lənz-  ˈbär-tᵊl-ənz- 

: either of two oval racemose glands lying one to each side of the lower part of the vagina and secreting a lubricating mucus compare cowper's gland

Word History

Etymology

Kaspar Bartholin †1738 Danish physician

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Bartholin's gland

noun

Bar·​tho·​lin's gland ˌbärt-ᵊl-ənz-  ˌbär-thə-lənz- 

: either of two oval racemose glands lying one to each side of the lower part of the vagina and secreting a lubricating mucus

called also gland of Bartholin, greater vestibular gland

compare cowper's gland