Saliva
| Definition: |
The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SALIVARY GLANDS and mucous glands of the mouth. It contains MUCINS, water, organic salts, and ptylin. |
| Notes: |
TN 169: relation to SALIVATION & SALIVARY GLANDS; "salivary IMMUNOGLOBULIN A": index SALIVA (IM) + IMMUNOGLOBULIN A, SECRETORY (IM) |
Saliva Definitions and Terms
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