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a gland, located in the head of seabirds and various marine mammals and reptiles, that secretes into the nasal passages the excess salt imbibed or ingested.[1945-50]
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salt gland — noun Date: 1950 a gland (as of a marine bird or a plant) capable of excreting a concentrated salt solution … New Collegiate Dictionary
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Supraorbital gland — The supraorbital gland is a type of lateral nasal gland found in some species of marine birds, particularly penguins, which removes sodium chloride from the bloodstream. The gland s function is similar to that of the kidneys, though it is much… … Wikipedia
