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sublingual gland

/sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl ɡlænd/

翻译: 舌下腺是人体口腔内三大主要唾液腺之一,位于舌下,负责分泌唾液以促进消化和维持口腔健康。

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/sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl ɡlænd/C1formalmedical
  • zh舌下腺是人体口腔内三大主要唾液腺之一,位于舌下,负责分泌唾液以促进消化和维持口腔健康。

One of the three major pairs of salivary glands in the human mouth, located beneath the tongue, responsible for producing saliva that aids in digestion and oral health.

  1. Salivary gland under the tongueC1formal

    One of the three major pairs of salivary glands, located beneath the mucous membrane of the floor of the mouth, which secretes saliva primarily through the sublingual ducts.

    zh舌下腺

    • The sublingual gland produces a mixed type of saliva that helps in the initial digestion of starches.
    • Inflammation of the sublingual gland can cause pain and swelling under the tongue.
    • The sublingual gland is smaller than the parotid gland but plays a crucial role in oral health.