Cowper's gland


Cow·per's gland

noun \ˈka-pərz-, ˈkü-, ˈk-\

Definition of COWPER'S GLAND

: either of two small glands lying on either side of the male urethra below the prostate gland and discharging a secretion into the semen —called also bulbourethral gland — compare bartholin's gland

Origin of COWPER'S GLAND

William Cowper †1709 English surgeon
First Known Use: 1738

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