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}}</ref> The preputial sac may also be called the '''sub-preputial space'''. | }}</ref> The preputial sac may also be called the '''sub-preputial space'''. | ||
The preputial sac is lined with [[mucosa]] as is appropriate for an internal organ. | The preputial sac is lined with [[mucosa]] as is appropriate for an internal organ.<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref> | ||
Parkash et al. (1973) reported that epithelial debris accumulates in the preputial sac and forms [[smegma]].<ref name="parkash1873">{{REFjournal | |||
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|DOI=10.1258/ijsa.2008.008106 | |DOI=10.1258/ijsa.2008.008106 | ||
|accessdate=2022-10-07 | |accessdate=2022-10-07 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> Moistness also may be maintained by [[transudation]].<ref name="cold-taylor1999" /> | ||