a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue
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sublingual gland::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | sublingual salivary gland |
| Type of | salivary gland |
Examples of sublingual gland
sublingual gland
The facial nerve also supplies parasympathetic fibers to the submandibular gland and sublingual glands via chorda tympani.
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