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Cowper's gland

Syllabification: (Cow·per's gland)
Pronunciation: /ˈkoupərz, ˈko͞opərz, ˈko͝opərz/

Definition of Cowper's gland

noun

Anatomy
  • either of a pair of small glands that open into the urethra at the base of the penis and secrete a constituent of seminal fluid.

Origin:

mid 18th century: named after William Cowper (1666–1709), English anatomist

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