Urethral gland

System Urinary
SNOMED CT 279477005

Urethral gland

Definition

Any of the numerous small mucous-secreting glands located in the wall of the male or female urethra that help protect the epithelium from the corrosive urine.

Also known as gland of urethra, urethra gland, urethra gland (male or female), urethral mucuous gland — per UBERON

The Urethral gland is a part of the Urinary.

Also identified as