One of the compound tubular submucosal glands found in that portion of the duodenum which is above the hepatopancreatic sphincter. Their main function is to produce a mucus-rich alkaline secretion to protect the duodenum from acidic chyme and to lubricate the intestinal walls.

lacrimal gland

(anatomy) A gland in which sex cells are produced.

An external skin gland on the back, neck, and shoulder of toads and some frogs and salamanders, which secretes a milky alkaloid substance to deter predators.

(anatomy) A small paired sebaceous gland found near the anus in many mammals, secreting a liquid that is used for identification of members within the species.

(anatomy) An exocrine gland found under the skin in mammals for regulating body temperature.

A gland of a group of glands in the vagina that drains into the urethra and is related to pleasure during sexual arousal.

Skene's gland

(biology) Either of a pair of glands, in the prothorax of insects, which produce ecdysone

A gland found within the eye's orbit in vertebrates that possess a nictitating membrane.