Preferred Label : paraurethral gland;
Uberon definition : the numerous mucous-secreting glands found in several female mammalian species (including
rodents and humans) on the anterior wall of the vagina, around the lower end of the
urethra, and possessing a common paraurethral duct which opens (on each side) near
the external urethral orifice; they are homologous with the prostate gland in males,
have highly variable anatomy, and are believed to be the source of the female ejaculate,
a lubricating fluid with a similar consistency to male prostatic fluid that is expelled
through the urethra during sexual stimulation; like the male prostate, these glands
are susceptible to infection (skenitis), cyst development, and cancer;
Uberon synonym : urethral gland of clitoral urethra; Skene gland; Skene's gland; periurethral gland; para-urethral gland; female prostate;
Uberon related term : U-spot; Guerin's gland; female urethral gland; Skene's gland of clitoral urethra; Schueller's gland;
Uberon broad term : female urethral gland;
Origin ID : 0010145;
UMLS CUI : C0221315;
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the numerous mucous-secreting glands found in several female mammalian species (including
rodents and humans) on the anterior wall of the vagina, around the lower end of the
urethra, and possessing a common paraurethral duct which opens (on each side) near
the external urethral orifice; they are homologous with the prostate gland in males,
have highly variable anatomy, and are believed to be the source of the female ejaculate,
a lubricating fluid with a similar consistency to male prostatic fluid that is expelled
through the urethra during sexual stimulation; like the male prostate, these glands
are susceptible to infection (skenitis), cyst development, and cancer
