glándula de Cowper
The English phrase "cowper's gland" translates to Spanish as glándula de Cowper.
The term refers to the bulbourethral gland.
Meaning: Bulbourethral gland (noun)
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term glándula is always feminine, regardless of the gender of the person whose name follows it, such as the male anatomist Cowper.
- Spanish medical terminology often uses the de construction for eponymous organs, creating a pattern where the person's name follows the organ, such as glándula de Cowper or válvula de Eustaki.
- The Latin root gland- found in glándula is also the ancestor of the English word 'glans', creating a direct linguistic link between the two terms.
Examples in context
- ¿Sabes qué es la glándula de Cowper?Do you know what Cowper's gland is?
- La glándula de Cowper es muy pequeña.The Cowper's gland is very small.
- El médico explicó el papel de la glándula de Cowper.The doctor explained the role of the Cowper's gland.
- Esa glándula de Cowper secreta un líquido transparente.That Cowper's gland secretes a clear liquid.
Example conversation
A medical student and a tutor are studying anatomy.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿estás revisando el sistema reproductor masculino?Daniel, are you reviewing the male reproductive system?
- DanielSí, Lucía, estoy leyendo sobre la glándula de Cowper.Yes, Lucía, I am reading about the Cowper's gland.
- LucíaEs una parte pequeña pero muy importante.It is a small but very important part.
- DanielCierto, ayuda a neutralizar la acidez de la uretra.True, it helps neutralize the acidity of the urethra.
