1. (noun) a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue

• mandibular gland
• submandibular gland
• submandibular salivary gland
• submaxillary salivary gland

1. (noun) a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue

• salivary gland