submandibular gland

Main Entry: submandibular gland
Function: noun
: a salivary gland inside of and near the lower edge of the mandible on each side and discharging by Wharton's duct intothe mouth under the tongue called also mandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland

submandibular gland n.
Either of two major salivary glands situated in the neck near the lower edge of each side of the mandible and emptying into the submandibular duct. Also called maxillary gland, submaxillary gland.