Cowper's gland

noun

Cow·​per's gland ˈkau̇-pərz- 

ˈkü-,

ˈku̇- 

: either of two small glands lying on either side of the male urethra below the prostate gland and discharging a secretion into the semen

called also bulbourethral gland

compare bartholin's gland

Word History

Etymology

William Cowper †1709 English surgeon

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Cowper's gland

noun

Cow·​per's gland ˌkau̇-pərz-  ˌkü-pərz- 

ˌku̇p-ərz-

: either of two small glands that empty into the male urethra

Medical Definition

Cowper's gland

noun

Cow·​per's gland ˌkau̇-pərz-  ˌkü-pərz- 

ˌku̇p-ərz-

: either of two small glands of which one lies on each side of the male urethra below the prostate gland and discharges a secretion into the semen

called also bulbourethral gland, gland of Cowper

compare bartholin's gland