Salivary (adjective)

  1. Of or relating to saliva.
  2. Relating to the secretion of saliva.
  3. Relating to or produced by the salivary glands.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from latin salivarius, from salivae (genitive salivae) "saliva".

Examples:

  1. The salivary glands produce saliva to help with digestion.
  2. Salivary amylase is an enzyme found in saliva.
  3. The salivary flow rate was measured during the experiment.
  4. The salivary glands are located in the mouth.
  5. Salivary cortisol levels were measured to assess stress levels.
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