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scent gland
- Term ID
- UBERON:0011252
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- 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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scent_gland
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- BTO:0002068
- MESH:D012543
- Scent:gland
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