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Bartholin's Glands
Bartholin's glands (/bɑːrˈθoʊlɪnz/ bar-THOH-linz) are two pea-sized compound alveolar glands located slightly posterior and to the left and right of the opening of the vagina. They secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina and are homologous to bulbourethral glands in males.
Etymology
The glands are named after the Danish anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Younger, who first described them in the 17th century.
Related Terms
- Bartholin's cyst: A fluid-filled sac that can develop when the ducts of the Bartholin's glands become blocked.
- Bartholin's abscess: An abscess that occurs when a Bartholin's cyst becomes infected.
- Marsupialization: A surgical procedure often used to treat Bartholin's cysts and abscesses.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bartholin
- Wikipedia's article - Bartholin
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