Nabothian Gland (Noun)
Meaning
One of many small glands of the uterine cervix that secrete mucus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A Nabothian gland forms when a gland of the cervix is clogged by thick mucus or becomes surrounded by cervical epithelial cells.
- During the childbearing years the cervix undergoes a transformation resulting in more numerous and visible Nabothian glands.
- On microscopic examination a Nabothian gland shows multiple mucus-secreting cells or glands and varying numbers of non-secreting supportive cells.
- As many Nabothian glands cover the cervical surface these changes reflect transformation from a primarily glandular to a non-glandular state.
- Cysts from Nabothian glands are generally filled with mucus and can be located in various parts of the uterine wall.