gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… … Medical dictionary
Montgomery — William F., Irish obstetrician, 1797–1859. See M. follicles, under follicle, M. glands, under gland, M. tubercles, under tubercle … Medical dictionary
Montgomery's tubercle — noun one of the sebaceous glands on the areolae of the breast that lubricate the breast during breast feeding • Hypernyms: ↑sebaceous gland, ↑sebaceous follicle, ↑glandulae sebaceae … Useful english dictionary
Glands of Montgomery — are sebaceous glands in the areola (of the nipple). The glands makes oily secretions (lipoid fluid) to keep the areola and the nipple lubricated and protected. The portion of the gland on skin s surface is called Montgomery tubercles. The round… … Wikipedia
sebaceous gland — noun a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin • Syn: ↑sebaceous follicle, ↑glandulae sebaceae • Hypernyms: ↑oil gland • Hyponyms: ↑Meibomian gland, ↑tarsal gland, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pregnancy — /preg neuhn see/, n., pl. pregnancies. the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant. [1520 30; PREGN(ANT) + ANCY] * * * Process of human gestation that takes place in the female s body as a fetus develops, from fertilization to birth (see… … Universalium
List of human anatomical parts named after people — This is a list of human anatomical parts named after people. :For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people) see eponym.:For a list of eponyms sorted by name see List of eponyms.Alphabetical listFor clarity, entries are listed by the name … Wikipedia
follicle — 1. A more or less spherical mass of cells usually containing a cavity. 2. A crypt or minute cul de sac or lacuna, such as the depression in the skin from which the hair emerges. SYN: folliculus [TA]. [L. folliculus, a small sac, dim. of follis, a … Medical dictionary
Areolar glands — Montgomery tubercles Latin glandulae areolares Areolar glands or Glands of Montgomery are sebaceous glands in the areola … Wikipedia
glandulae sebaceae — noun a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin • Syn: ↑sebaceous gland, ↑sebaceous follicle • Hypernyms: ↑oil gland • Hyponyms: ↑Meibomian gland, ↑tarsal gland, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
