Associations to the word «Salivary»

Wiktionary

SALIVARY, adjective. Referring to saliva
SALIVARY GLAND, noun. (anatomy) Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.
SALIVARY GLANDS, noun. Plural of salivary gland

Dictionary definition

SALIVARY, adjective. Of or relating to saliva; "salivary gland".

Wise words

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