Nasal gland Search — Gland in deer located just inside the nostrils, primarily used for lubrication … Hunting glossary
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
Nasal reconstruction using a paramedian forehead flap — Warning: this page contains pictures of surgery that can be shocking Nasal reconstruction using a paramedian forehead flap is a surgical technique to reconstruct different kinds of nasal defects [1]. In this operation a reconstructive surgeon… … Wikipedia
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
Middle nasal concha — Bone: Middle nasal concha Ethmoid bone from behind … Wikipedia
Middle nasal meatus — Bone: Middle meatus Roof, floor, and lateral wall of left nasal cavity. (Middle meatus labeled at center right.) Latin meatus nasi medius Gray s … Wikipedia
Pituitary gland — Pituitary Pi*tu i*ta*ry, a. [L. pituita phlegm, pituite: cf. F. pituitarie.] (Anat.) (a) Secreting mucus or phlegm; as, the pituitary membrane, or the mucous membrane which lines the nasal cavities. (b) Of or pertaining to the pituitary body; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
salt gland — 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] * * * salt gland, a gland found in various animals, especially aquatic birds,… … Useful english dictionary
tear duct and gland — or lachrymal duct and gland Structures that produce, distribute, and carry away tears. An almond shaped gland above the outer corner of each eye secretes tears between the upper eyelid and the eyeball. Tears moisten and lubricate the conjunctiva… … Universalium
intermaxillary gland — a gland lodged in a fossa formed mainly of dermal bones, situated wholly in front of the nasal capsules of Osteolepiformes … Dictionary of ichthyology
