anal gland

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English[edit]

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anal gland

Noun[edit]

anal gland (plural anal glands)

(anatomy) A small paired sebaceous gland found near the anus in many mammals, secreting a liquid that is used for identification of members within the species.

Synonyms[edit]

anal sac

Translations[edit]

anatomy: sebaceous gland near anus in many mammals

Catalan: glàndula anal f
Finnish: anaalirauhanen
German: Analdrüse
Portuguese: glândula anal f

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