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saliva

[ suh-lahy-vuh ]

noun

  1. a viscid, watery fluid, secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands, that functions in the tasting, chewing, and swallowing of food, moistens the mouth, and starts the digestion of starches.


saliva

/ s蓹藞la瑟v蓹; s蓹藞la瑟v蓹r瑟; 藞s忙l瑟v蓹r瑟 /

noun

  1. the secretion of salivary glands, consisting of a clear usually slightly acid aqueous fluid of variable composition. It moistens the oral cavity, prepares food for swallowing, and initiates the process of digestion sialoid
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

saliva

  1. The watery fluid that is secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands. In many animals, including humans, it contains the enzyme amylase, which breaks down carbohydrates. Saliva also contains mucus, which lubricates food for swallowing, and various proteins and mineral salts. Some special chemicals occur in the saliva of other animals, such as anticoagulants in the saliva of mosquitoes.

saliva

  1. The fluid produced by the secretions of the salivary glands . Saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion of starches. It also moistens the mouth tissues and makes food easier to chew and swallow.
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Derived Forms

  • salivary, adjective
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Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms

  • 蝉补濒路颈路惫补谤路测 [sal, -, uh, -ver-ee], adjective
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of saliva1

First recorded in 1670鈥80, saliva is from the Latin word 蝉补濒墨惫补
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of saliva1

C17: from Latin, of obscure origin
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The virus is spread through an infected animal鈥檚 saliva, usually during a bite.

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The virus can spread through the urine, feces or saliva of wild rodents, including deer mice, which are common in many parts of California, according to the California Department of Public Health.

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A saliva test may help "turn the tide" on prostate cancer, UK scientists claim.

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Researchers will test swimmers' saliva to track cortisol levels - a stress-related hormone - before and after cold water immersion.

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Viral particles travel via airborne droplets of saliva, mucus and cells that make their way into a new body when their unsuspecting host breathes them in.

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Salish Seasalivary gland