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musk gland [′məsk ‚gland] (vertebrate zoology) A large preputial scent gland of the musk deer and various other animals, including skunk and musk-ox. Also known as musk bag. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Leopards are slaughtered for their skins; endangered musk deer for the six-ounce musk gland, used for perfume and medicine. The male has tusklike upper canine teeth curving down and backwards from the sides of the mouth, and a musk gland, called the pod, in the skin of the abdomen. |
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