Skene, Alexand er
Scots-born U.S. gynecologist, 18381900.
S. duct Either of the two slender ducts of the Skene gland s that open on either side of the urethral orifice in women. SYN: paraurethral duct.
S. gland Any of the gland s lying just inside of and on the posterior area of the urethra in the female. If the margins of the urethra are drawn apart and the mucous membrane gently everted, the two small openings of the Skene tubules or gland s, one on each side of the floor of the urethra, become visible. Trauma frequently causes a gaping of the urethra and ectropion of the mucous membrane. In acute gonorrhea, these gland s are almost always infected. SYN: paraurethral gland .