Preferred Label : trachea gland;
Uberon definition : a tubuloacinar seromucous gland that is located principally in the submucosa of the
trachea. Excretory ducts from this gland pass through the lamina propria to the tracheal
lumen.;
Uberon synonym : tracheal gland; glandula trachealis;
Uberon related term : tubular seromucous gland of trachea;
Uberon Function note : These glands secrete mucus, lysozyme, defensins, and other agents that help protect
the lungs from particles and infectious agents.;
Origin ID : 0005203;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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a tubuloacinar seromucous gland that is located principally in the submucosa of the
trachea. Excretory ducts from this gland pass through the lamina propria to the tracheal
lumen.
