Weber's glands

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The Weber's glands are muciparous glands on the side of the tongue. They are a minor salivary gland in the peritonsillar space. The glands are named after German anatomist Moritz Ignaz Weber.[1] They clear the peritonsillar space of debris.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kraitrakul S, et al. "Distribution of minor salivary glands in the peritonsillar space". J Med Assoc Thai. 84: 371–8. PMID 11460938.