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palatine gland

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The palatine glands form a continuous layer on its posterior surface and around the uvula. They are primarily mucous secreting glands, as opposed to serous or mixed secreting glands. [WP,unvetted]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatine_glands ]

Synonyms: palatine glands set, palatine salivary gland, palatine mucuous gland, salivary palatine gland

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uberon_slim, pheno_slim

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UBERON:0002447

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Palatine salivary gland