salivary gland meaning

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salivary gland (noun): any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion.

Definition of salivary gland

  1. any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion

    Type of: exocrine gland

    Kinds: parotid gland, sublingual gland, submaxillary gland

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