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Scent gland — Scent glands are found in the genital area of most mammals and in various other parts of the body, such as the underarms of humans and the preorbital glands of deer. They produce a semi viscous fluid which contains pheromones. These odor… … Wikipedia
scent gland — noun : a gland (as in the beaver or the civet cat) secreting an odoriferous substance compare musk bag * * * any of various specialized skin glands, occurring in many kinds of animals, that emit an odor commonly functioning as a social or sexual… … Useful english dictionary
scent gland — any gland that secretes a pheromone, such as occurs in many animal species during mating season … Medical dictionary
scent gland — noun an animal gland that secretes an odorous pheromone or defensive substance … English new terms dictionary
scent gland — any of various specialized skin glands, occurring in many kinds of animals, that emit an odor commonly functioning as a social or sexual signal or a defensive weapon. [1675 85] * * * … Universalium
scent organ — noun 1. A scent gland 2. A smelling organ • • • Main Entry: ↑scent … Useful english dictionary
scent — n. & v. n. 1 a distinctive, esp. pleasant, smell (the scent of hay). 2 a a scent trail left by an animal perceptible to hounds etc. b clues etc. that can be followed like a scent trail (lost the scent in Paris). c the power of detecting or… … Useful english dictionary
scent bag — noun 1. : a small scented pad or bag; especially : sachet 2. : a scent gland when pouched in form; also : a sac receiving the secretion of a scent gland * * * scent bag noun 1. A … Useful english dictionary
scent mark — Animal Behav. a distinctive odor that an animal deposits on the ground or other surface, as by urinating, which functions as an identifying signal to other animals of the species. * * * 1. n. (also scent marking) an odoriferous substance… … Useful english dictionary
scent mark — noun (also scent marking) an odorous substance containing a pheromone that is deposited by a mammal from a scent gland or in the urine or faeces. verb (scent mark) (of a mammal) deposit a scent mark … English new terms dictionary
scent — noun 1 pleasant smell ADJECTIVE ▪ heady, heavy, intoxicating, pungent, rich, sharp, strong ▪ the heavy scent of Indian cooking ▪ … Collocations dictionary
