Bartholin's gland en · NOUN
Etymology
First described by the Danish anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Younger (1655–1738).
Meanings
- Either of two small glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice that secrete a lubricating mucus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholin's glands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
lesser vestibular gland · Skene's gland
Synonyms
greater vestibular gland · Bartholin gland
Translations (6)
fi Bartholinin rauhanen (gland on the vaginal orifice that secretes mucus) · ca glàndula de Bartholin (gland on the vaginal orifice that secretes mucus) · ja 大前庭腺 (gland on the vaginal orifice that secretes mucus) · cmn 前庭大腺 (gland on the vaginal orifice that secretes mucus) · pt glândula de Bartholin (gland on the vaginal orifice that secretes mucus) · ja バルトリン腺 (gland on the vaginal orifice that secretes mucus)