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paraurethral gland

female prostate

The numerous mucous-secreting glands found in several female mammalian species (including rodents and humans) on the anterior wall of the vagina, around the lower end of the urethra, and possessing a common paraurethral duct which opens (on each side) near the external urethral orifice; they are homologous with the prostate gland in males, have highly variable anatomy, and are believed to be the source of the female ejaculate, a lubricating fluid with a similar consistency to male prostatic fluid that is expelled through the urethra during sexual stimulation; like the male prostate, these glands are susceptible to infection (skenitis), cyst development, and cancer.

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Type Gland
Parent Structure female reproductive gland
Latin Name female prostate
FMA ID 20083

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the paraurethral gland?

The numerous mucous-secreting glands found in several female mammalian species (including rodents and humans) on the anterior wall of the vagina, around the lower end of the urethra, and possessing a common paraurethral duct which opens (on each side) near the external urethral orifice; they are hom

What is the Latin name for the paraurethral gland?

The Latin name for the paraurethral gland is female prostate.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:20083 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0010145 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.