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Definition of Cowper's gland

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Cowper's gland: A tiny gland in the male, also known as the bulbourethral gland. Named after the English anatomist William Cowper (1666-1709). See: Bulbourethral gland.