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anal glands

anal glands is the plural of anal gland.

Meaning of anal gland

Noun

anal gland (plural anal glands)

  1. 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:
    anal sac

Questions about anal glands

What is anal glands the plural of?
Anal glands is the plural of anal gland.

Words near anal glands in the dictionary

  1. anal fissures
  2. anal fistula
  3. anal fistulae
  4. anal fistulas
  5. anal gland
  6. anal glands
  7. anal glaucoma
  8. anal hook
  9. anal hooks
  10. anal intercourse
  11. anal plug

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