Lingual Glands

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Last updated: Nov 27th, 2024
Lingual Glands
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The lingual glands refer to any of the glands that have secretions that empty onto the tongue's surface. The anterior lingual glands, also called Nuhn's glands, Buahin's glands, or Blandin's glands, can be found close to the tip of the tongue, near the tongue's lower surface.