bulbourethral gland
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'bulbourethral' is formed by combining 'bulbo-' (from 'bulb') + 'urethral', indicating its location near the urethra. 'Gland' comes from Latin 'glandula', meaning 'gland'.
مثال
- The bulbourethral glands produce a fluid that helps lubricate the urethra.
- The secretion from the bulbourethral gland neutralizes the acidity of the urethra.
- In some individuals, the bulbourethral glands may become inflamed or infected.
ترکیبهای رایج
Bulbourethral gland Produce fluid Lubricate the urethra Neutralize acidity
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin's gland in the female