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bulbourethral gland

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bulbourethral gland
n.
Either of two small racemose glands in the male that are located below the prostate and discharge a component of the seminal fluid into the urethra. Also called Cowper's gland.
bulbourethral gland
[-yo̅o̅rē′thrəl]
one of two small glands located on each side of the prostate, draining to the wall of the urethra. Bulbourethral glands secrete a fluid component of the seminal fluid. Also called Cowper's gland.


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