Preferred Label : scent gland;
Uberon definition : Scent glands are exocrine glands found in most mammals. They produce semi-viscous
secretions which contain pheromones and other semiochemical compounds. These odor-messengers
indicate information such as status, territory marking, mood, and sexual power. The
odor may be subliminal-not consciously detectable. Though it is not their primary
function, the salivary glands may also function as scent glands in some animals.;
Origin ID : 0011252;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Scent glands are exocrine glands found in most mammals. They produce semi-viscous
secretions which contain pheromones and other semiochemical compounds. These odor-messengers
indicate information such as status, territory marking, mood, and sexual power. The
odor may be subliminal-not consciously detectable. Though it is not their primary
function, the salivary glands may also function as scent glands in some animals.
