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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submandibular gland::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland |
| Type of | salivary gland |
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The first group of patients underwent the submandibular gland transfer.
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The facial nerve also supplies parasympathetic fibers to the submandibular gland and sublingual glands via chorda tympani.
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As a result, medical conditions that reduce the amount of saliva produced by salivary glands, in particular the submandibular gland and parotid gland, are likely to lead to widespread tooth decay.
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