uropygial gland

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Noun

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uropygial gland

uropygial gland (plural uropygial glands)

A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening.

Translations

A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening

Classical Nahuatl: tletl
Esperanto: uropiga glando
Italian: uropigio m
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Norwegian:
Bokmål: gumpkjertel (no) m

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