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Uropygial gland

Uropygial gland Meaning & Definition
Uropygial gland Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Uropygial gland?

[n] oil-secreting gland situated at the base of the tail in most birds

Synonyms | Synonyms for Uropygial gland: preen gland

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See Also | bird | oil gland

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