[ə¦säf·ə¦jē·əl ′gland] (anatomy) Any of the digestive glands within the submucosa of the esophagus; secretions are chiefly mucus and serve to lubricate the esophagus.
esophageal gland
esophageal gland
Any of the small scattered mucous-secreting exocrine glands in the submucosa of the esophagus.See also: gland