Paraurethral gland

Definition

The numerous mucous-secreting glands found in several female mammalian species (including rodents and humans) on the anterior wall of the vagina, around the lower end of the urethra, and possessing a common paraurethral duct which opens (on each side) near the external urethral orifice; they are homologous with the prostate gland in males, have highly variable anatomy, and are believed to be the source of the female ejaculate, a lubricating fluid with a similar consistency to male prostatic fluid that is expelled through the urethra during sexual stimulation; like the male prostate, these glands are susceptible to infection (skenitis), cyst development, and cancer.

Also known as female prostate, para-urethral gland, periurethral gland, Skene gland, Skene's gland, urethral gland of clitoral urethra — per UBERON

The Paraurethral gland is a part of the Reproductive.

Also identified as

• NCIT C12339 per UBERON
• SCTID 264125007 per UBERON
• UMLS C0221315 per UBERON

Associated Diseases