Salivary
(adjective)
- Of or relating to saliva.
- Relating to the secretion of saliva.
- Relating to or produced by the salivary glands.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from latin salivarius, from salivae (genitive salivae) "saliva".
Examples:
- The salivary glands produce saliva to help with digestion.
- Salivary amylase is an enzyme found in saliva.
- The salivary flow rate was measured during the experiment.
- The salivary glands are located in the mouth.
- Salivary cortisol levels were measured to assess stress levels.