paraurethral gland

[ par-uh-yoo-ree-thruh l ]
/ ˌpær ə yʊˈri θrəl /

noun

any of a group of vestigial glands located in the posterior wall of the urethra in women.

Origin of paraurethral gland

para-1 + urethral

Medical definitions for paraurethral gland

paraurethral gland

n.

Any of several small mucus glands that deliver secretions into the female urethra near its opening.