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Definition of Salivary gland
1. Noun. Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion.
Group relationships: Mouth, Oral Cavity, Oral Fissure, Rima Oris, Digestive System, Gastrointestinal System, Systema Alimentarium, Systema Digestorium
Generic synonyms: Duct Gland, Exocrine, Exocrine Gland
Terms within: Saliva, Spit, Spittle
Specialized synonyms: Parotid Gland, Sublingual Gland, Sublingual Salivary Gland, Mandibular Gland, Submandibular Gland, Submandibular Salivary Gland, Submaxillary Gland, Submaxillary Salivary Gland
Generic synonyms: Duct Gland, Exocrine, Exocrine Gland
Terms within: Saliva, Spit, Spittle
Specialized synonyms: Parotid Gland, Sublingual Gland, Sublingual Salivary Gland, Mandibular Gland, Submandibular Gland, Submandibular Salivary Gland, Submaxillary Gland, Submaxillary Salivary Gland
Definition of Salivary gland
1. Noun. (anatomy) Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Salivary gland
1. Any of the saliva-secreting exocrine glands of the oral cavity. Synonym: glandula salivaria. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Salivary Gland
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