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uropygial gland

Term ID
UBERON:0007802
Synonyms
  • oil gland
  • preen gland
  • preen oil gland
Definition
A large gland at the base of a bird's tail dorsal to the cloaca at the end of the pygostyle that secretes an oil used in preening. It opens through a caudally directed nipple. (2)
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