uropygial gland

English

Noun

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

Italian: uropigio m
Norwegian:
Bokmål: gumpkjertel (no) m

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