Preputial gland

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A aired, lobulated, modified sebaceous glands located in the inguinal region adjacent to the penis and vagina, with pheromonal functions in male rodents; in males, the preputial gland empties into the preputial cavity and in females, the preputial (aka clitoral) gland duct empties into the clitoral fossa.
Aliases
  • Clitoral/preputial gland
  • Glandulae preputiales
  • Preputial glands
  • Preputial glands set