NIH MeSH · D001472Anatomy
Bartholin's Glands
Also known asBartholin Glands · Bartholins Glands · Glands, Bartholin's · Bartholin's Gland · Bartholins Gland · Gland, Bartholin's · Bartholin Gland · Gland, Bartholin · Glands, Bartholin
Definition
Mucus-secreting glands situated on the posterior and lateral aspect of the vestibule of the vagina.
MeSH classification
- A05.360.319.887.220
- A10.336.095
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What does Bartholin's Glands mean in medicine?
Mucus-secreting glands situated on the posterior and lateral aspect of the vestibule of the vagina. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bartholin's Glands known by any other names?
Yes. Bartholin's Glands is also referred to as Bartholin Glands, Bartholins Glands, Glands, Bartholin's, Bartholin's Gland in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Bartholin's Glands sit in the medical classification?
Bartholin's Glands falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A05.360.319.887.220, A10.336.095). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001472) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗