Cowper Gland

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** Paired exocrine glands located at the base of the penis, positioned posterior and lateral to the urethra, that produce and secrete a clear viscous liquid that lubricates the urethra in preparation for the passage of sperm.

**Synonyms:** - Bulbourethral Gland - Cowper's Gland - Cowper's Gland - GLAND, BULBOURETHRAL