Term Name:	submandibular salivary gland formation
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Definition:	The developmental process pertaining to the initial formation of a submandibular salivary gland. This process begins with a thickening of the epithelium next to the tongue and ends when a bud linked to the oral surface is formed.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0060661]    QuickGO    AmiGO