lingual gland

noun

: any of the mucous, serous, or mixed glands that empty their secretions onto the surface of the tongue

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“Lingual gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lingual%20gland. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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