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Bulbourethral gland

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Also called Cowper's gland.

A pea-sized gland in the male located behind and to the side of the urethra that discharges a component of seminal fluid into the urethra.

There are two bulbourethral glands, one on each side.

They are the counterparts of Bartholin's glands in the female

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