Anatomy

Bartholin's Glands

Mucus-secreting glands situated on the posterior and lateral aspect of the vestibule of the vagina.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Mucus-secreting glands situated on the posterior and lateral aspect of the vestibule of the vagina.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Bartholin Gland
  • Bartholin's Gland
  • Bartholin Glands
  • Bartholins Gland
  • Bartholins Glands
  • Gland, Bartholin
  • Gland, Bartholin's
  • Glands, Bartholin
  • Glands, Bartholin's

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A05w.360w.319w.887w.220w
  2. A10w.336w.095w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bartholin's Glands. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001472. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001472
  2. Bartholin's Glands. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholin%27s_gland
  3. Bartholin's Glands. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q790949