Salivary gland

Definition: Meaning of, salivary gland in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsælɪvəri ɡland /

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salivary gland	salivary glands

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salivary gland used in phrases

sublingual salivary gland (noun)
1. the viscous component of saliva a small salivary gland that produces mucin ; in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue
submandibular salivary gland (noun)
1. a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
submaxillary salivary gland (noun)
1. a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
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Pronunciation: ɪkˈsprɛs;ɛkˈsprɛs məːθ

Parts of Speech: verb

produce laughter

salivate