Salivary

//ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A salivary gland.

    "The most striking peculiarity, however, is the presence of a pair of glands (possibly aborted salivaries) apparently issuing from the posterior of the pharynx, and looking like the two ends of a clergyman's bands or cravat."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to saliva. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to saliva wordnet

Synonyms

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excretorylachrymallachrymoselacrimatorylactationallacteal

Example

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"The parasympathetic nerves of a developing salivary gland innervate the salivary gland epithelium which is essential for organogenesis."

Etymology

From saliva + -ary.

Related phrases

salivary glandsalivary gland

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