Cowper's gland

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Cow·per's gland

(kou′pərz, ko͞o′-)

See bulbourethral gland.

[After William Cowper (1666-1709), English surgeon.]

Cow′per's gland`

(ˈkaʊ pərz, ˈku-)
n.

either of two small glands that secrete a mucous substance into the male urethra during sexual excitement.

[1730–40; after William Cowper (1666–1709), English anatomist, who discovered them]

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Noun

Cowper's gland - either of two glands that discharge a component of seminal fluid into the urethra; homologous to Bartholin's gland in the female

bulbourethral gland

duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland - a gland that secretes externally through a duct

male reproductive system - the reproductive system of males

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Women have corresponding structures, but are notable for lack of Cowper's glands, the presence of the inferior vagina at the level of the introitus, and the piercing of the sphincter urethrae by the inferior two -thirds of the urethra.