Term Name:	palatine gland
Synonyms:	palatine glands set, palatine mucuous gland, palatine salivary gland, salivary palatine gland
Definition:	The palatine glands form a continuous layer on its posterior surface and around the uvula. They are primarily mucous secreting glands, as opposed to serous or mixed secreting glands. [WP,unvetted].
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002447]