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Definisjon av saliva

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WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
saliva - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
spit, spittle
secretion a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
salivary gland any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
slobber, drivel, drool, dribble a worthless message
tobacco juice saliva colored brown by tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco)
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Substantiv
saliva - A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

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  • Saliva (also referred to as spit, spittle, drool or slobber) is the watery and usually frothy substance produced in the mouths of humans and most other animals. Saliva is a component of oral fluid. Saliva is produced in and secreted from one of the three salivary glands.

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  • saliva
    A secretion from the salivary glands (found in the mouth) that can be spat out.

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  • Entall: saliva
  • Flertall: salivas

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