Bartholin's duct
Bartholin's Duct
Bartholin's Duct (pronounced: bar-THO-lin's duct), also known as the major vestibular gland or greater vestibular gland, is a part of the female reproductive system.
Etymology
The duct is named after the Danish anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Younger, who first described it in the 17th century.
Definition
Bartholin's Duct is a tube that leads from the Bartholin's gland to the surface of the vulva, where it opens between the labia minora. The primary function of this duct is to transport the fluid secreted by the Bartholin's gland, which aids in lubrication during sexual intercourse.
Related Terms
- Bartholin's gland: A pair of pea-sized, compound alveolar glands located slightly posterior and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina.
- Bartholin's cyst: A fluid-filled sac that can form when the Bartholin's duct becomes blocked.
- Bartholin's abscess: An infection in the Bartholin's gland or duct, often caused by sexually transmitted infections.
- Vulva: The external part of the female genitalia.
- Labia minora: The inner folds of the vulva, between which the Bartholin's duct opens.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bartholin's duct
- Wikipedia's article - Bartholin's duct
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