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MP Term : abnormal male preputial gland morphology [MP:0002717] Mammalian Phenotype

Namespace  MPheno.ontology Obsolete  false
description  any structural anomaly of the paired, lobulated, modified sebaceous glands of the corona, the neck of the glans penis, and the inner surface of the prepuce with pheromonal functions in male rodents; male preputial secretions strongly attract females, may accelerate estrus, and have been implicated in intermale aggression; homologous to the clitoral glands (aka female preputial glands) in female rodents; there is no true anatomical equivalent in humans
  • synonyms:
  • abnormal morphology of Tyson's glands,
  • abnormal Tyson's gland morphology
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