Salivary

Word SALIVARY
Character 8
Hyphenation sal i va ry
Pronunciations /ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/

Definitions and meanings of "Salivary"

What do we mean by salivary?

Of, relating to, or producing saliva. adjective

Of or relating to a salivary gland. adjective

Of or pertaining to saliva; secreting or conveying saliva: as, salivary glands; salivary ducts or canals.

Of or pertaining to saliva; producing or carrying saliva adjective

Referring to saliva. adjective

Of or relating to saliva adjective

A salivary gland.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Salivary

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The word "salivary" in example sentences

She cited a correlation between the amount of use, the side of the head where the device was held for talking, and incidences of tumors in salivary glands in that area. ❋ Unknown (2009)

These results validate the short-term salivary impact of a xylitol intervention for young children. ❋ Young Dentistry For Children (2010)

It is probable that they pass into the mouth and form the so-called salivary corpusles. ❋ Unknown (1918)

Fistulous passages may also be developed upon the sides of the face, through which saliva is discharged instead of flowing into the mouth, and are called salivary fistulas. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

Among those parts of the mouth which contribute to the preparation of the food, we must reckon the numerous glands which secrete saliva, and which have therefore been called salivary glands. ❋ Thomas Garnett (1784)

The digestive glands that act first are in the mouth; also called salivary glands. ❋ Ssmith352 (2010)

Dear Reader: Saliva is made in small glands, called salivary glands, that produce one to two cups of saliva each day. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Those creatures," he continued, "catch their prey by this highly active poison secreted by the so-called salivary glands. ❋ Unknown (1908)

Thomas talks about moisture made by our salivary glands and how it is full of enzymes which are proteins that can increase the rate of certain chemical reactions. ❋ Dr. Harold Katz (2011)

Human saliva contains the carbohydrate-digesting enzyme, salivary amylase. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Other potential risks include allergic reaction to the iodine, which is rare, and irritation of the salivary glands. ❋ M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein (2011)

Mumps infections lead to headaches, low-grade fevers, inability to eat, fatigue, and swelling of the salivary glands. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some malignancies, including lymphomas and rare cancers of the thyroid and salivary glands, are notoriously tricky to diagnose correctly; test results can be inconclusive or return false results. ❋ Laura Landro (2012)

The Beastie Boys canceled all scheduled concerts and delayed their next album release while member Adam "MCA" Yauch is treated for a cancerous tumor in a salivary gland, Yauch says in a video statement to fans. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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