salivary gland (Meaning)

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salivary gland (n)

any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion

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The salivary glands, located near the mouth, produce saliva.
Stimulation of the salivary glands can increase saliva production.
Dry mouth can result from a decrease in salivary gland function.
Mumps, a viral infection, can cause painful swelling of the salivary glands.
Salivary glands play a crucial role in oral health by protecting teeth from decay.
Some medications can have side effects that affect salivary gland production.
The parotid gland, the largest salivary gland, is located near the ear.
The submandibular glands are situated below the lower jaw.
The sublingual glands are the smallest salivary glands, located under the tongue.
Salivary gland calculi are hard deposits that can form within the ducts of the salivary glands.

any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The salivary glands, located near the mouth, produce saliva.

Stimulation of the salivary glands can increase saliva production.

Dry mouth can result from a decrease in salivary gland function.

Mumps, a viral infection, can cause painful swelling of the salivary glands.