submandibular gland; submaxillary gland
Anatomical term for one of the major salivary glands located beneath the lower jaw.
The submandibular gland is one of the organs that secrete saliva.
Refers to the sublingual gland, located under the tongue.
Compound of 顎下 (submandibular) and 腺 (gland). The reading がっか is a regular contraction of がくか.