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salivary gland
noun Anatomy.
any of several glands, as the submaxillary glands, that secrete saliva.
Origin:
1700–10
1700–10
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Salivary glands
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| membranous and muscular fold suspended from the posterior margin of the hard palate |
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Medical Dictionary
salivary gland n.
A exocrine gland that secretes saliva, especially any of major salivary glands or minor salivary glands.
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salivary gland  (sāl'ə-věr'ē) Pronunciation Key
A gland in terrestrial animals that secretes saliva. In humans, three pairs of large glands, which include the parotid glands, secrete saliva into the mouth. |
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