Definition that contains salivary gland
- spit 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
- saliva 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
- spittle 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
- sialadenitis inflammation of the salivary glands
- submaxillary salivary gland a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
- ptyalith calculus in a salivary gland
- sialolith a stone formed in the salivary gland
- submandibular gland a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
- salivary calculus a stone formed in the salivary gland
- sublingual gland a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue