SALIVARY GLAND Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase salivary gland. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase salivary gland. (close relations)

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Definition of SALIVARY GLAND


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	acinus				nounn
	noun • one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry • one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound gland
	duct				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance • a continuous tube formed by a row of elongated cells lacking intervening end walls • an enclosed conduit for a fluid
	exocrine				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions noun • a gland that secretes externally through a duct
	mucous
	adjective • of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
	parotid				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • relating to or located near the parotid gland
	saliva				nounn
	noun • a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
	serous				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or producing or containing serum
	sublingual				adjectiveadj
	adjective • beneath the tongue
	submandibular				adjectiveadj
	adjective • Below the mandible; submaxillary

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