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Complete Definition of "salt gland"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=salt gland

  1. a specialized gland, located near the eyes or nose of certain marine animals that secretes a liquid having a high salt content; it enables the animal to drink seawater without having to eliminate the excess salt through the kidneys

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