Anatomy

Bulbourethral Glands

Glands situated on each side of the prostate that secrete a fluid component of the seminal fluid into the urethra.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Glands situated on each side of the prostate that secrete a fluid component of the seminal fluid into the urethra.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Cowper's Glands
  • Bulbourethral Gland
  • Cowper Glands
  • Cowpers Glands
  • Gland, Bulbourethral
  • Glands, Bulbourethral
  • Glands, Cowper's

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A05w.360w.444w.123w
  2. A10w.336w.197w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bulbourethral Glands. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002030. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002030
  2. Bulbourethral Glands. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbourethral_gland
  3. Bulbourethral Glands. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120463