Montgomery gland

noun

Any of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.

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Montgomery's tubercle
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Meanings

nounMontgomery gland (plural Montgomery glands)

plural Montgomery glands

  1. anatomyAny of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.

    Synonyms: Montgomery's tubercle

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of a number of sebaceous glands found on the areola, usually arranged in a circle around the nipple, with functions relating to breastfeeding.

Similar
Montgomery's tubercle
Also see
montgomery's tubercle
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APA

Montgomery gland. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Montgomery%20gland

MLA

“Montgomery gland.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Montgomery%20gland. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Montgomery gland,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Montgomery%20gland.

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