Skene, Alexander J.C.

Skene,

Alexander J.C., U.S. gynecologist, 1838-1900. ducts of Skene glands - inconstant ducts along the side of the female urethra that convey the mucoid secretion of Skene glands to the vestibule. Synonym(s): paraurethral ductsSkene glands - numerous mucous glands in the wall of the female urethra. Synonym(s): glands of the female urethraSkene tubules - the embryonic urethral glands that are the female homologue of the prostate.