submaxillary salivary gland
n 1: 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 [syn: {submaxillary gland},
{submaxillary salivary gland}, {submandibular gland},
{submandibular salivary gland}, {mandibular gland}]