Source : WordNet®

submaxillary gland
     n : a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that
         produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva
         into the mouth under the tongue [syn: {submaxillary
         salivary gland}, {submandibular gland}, {submandibular
         salivary gland}, {mandibular gland}]