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scent gland

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scent gland [′sent ‚gland]
(vertebrate zoology)
A specialized skin gland of the tubuloalveolar or acinous variety which produces substances having peculiar odors; found in many mammals.


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The skunk has been checked over for any problems and has had his scent glands removed, Swift said.
When he's achieved a creditable handstand, he rubs his scent gland on the surface or releases a little urine.
The deer family, with scent glands on the bottom of each hoof, leaves its scent marks in its prints.
 
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