Salivary
/ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 Relating to saliva. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 of or relating to saliva wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"The parasympathetic nerves of a developing salivary gland innervate the salivary gland epithelium which is essential for organogenesis."
Etymology
From saliva + -ary.