salivary gland
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1. any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion (noun.body)
hyponym | : | parotid gland, |
definition | : | a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear (noun.body) |
hyponym | : | sublingual gland, sublingual salivary gland, |
definition | : | a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | saliva, spit, spittle, |
definition | : | a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches (noun.body) |
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