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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

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Synonyms:
submaxillary salivary gland submandibular gland submandibular salivary gland mandibular gland

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