mandibular_gland
1. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) 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
Synonyms: submaxillary_salivary_gland submandibular_gland submandibular_salivary_gland submaxillary_gland
Related terms: salivary_gland
Similar spelling:   mandibular_condyle
  mandibular_fossa
  mandibular_bone
  mandibular_notch
  mandibular_joint
  mandibulofacial