Bartholin's gland


Bar·tho·lin's gland

noun \ˈbär-thə-lənz-, ˈbär-təl-ənz-\

Definition of BARTHOLIN'S GLAND

: either of two oval racemose glands lying one to each side of the lower part of the vagina and secreting a lubricating mucus — compare cowper's gland

Origin of BARTHOLIN'S GLAND

Kaspar Bartholin †1738 Danish physician
First Known Use: 1901

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