Definition

Noun: 1. A small exocrine gland in the male reproductive system: Specifically, either of a pair of glands located below the prostate gland, near the base of the penis. They secrete a clear, viscous fluid that lubricates and neutralizes residual acidity in the urethra, preparing it for the passage of semen.

Usage

• The bulbourethral gland is an integral part of the male reproductive anatomy.
• During sexual arousal, the bulbourethral gland releases its fluid.

Examples

• The fluid secreted by the bulbourethral gland is a component of pre-ejaculate.
• An infection can sometimes affect the bulbourethral gland.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical context: In medicine, conditions such as Cowperitis (inflammation of the bulbourethral gland) are discussed.
• Comparative anatomy: The bulbourethral gland is developmentally homologous to the Bartholin's gland in females.

Variants and Related Words

• Cowper's gland: This is a common synonym for the bulbourethral gland, named after the anatomist William Cowper.
• Bulbourethral: (Adjective) Pertaining to the bulbourethral gland, e.g., .

Synonyms

• Cowper's gland

Notes on Meaning

This term refers exclusively to a specific anatomical structure. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its primary and only meaning is within the context of male reproductive biology.

Noun

1. either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin's gland in the female