Term Name: parotid gland excretory duct
Synonyms:
Definition: Any of the interlobular excretory ducts of the parotid gland which are found in the connective tissue septa and formed by the union of several intralobular striated (secretory) ducts; ultimately, the excretory ducts of the parotid gland coalesce and form a single main excretory duct (Stensen's duct) that opens into the oral cavity; excretory ducts do not change the secretory product.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0035048]

Relationships
is part of: parotid gland
is a type of: excretory duct excretory duct of salivary gland structure with developmental contribution from neural crest
has subtype: parotid gland interlobular duct parotid main excretory duct