saliva |
hypersalivation |
As nouns the difference between saliva and hypersalivation
is that
saliva is (physiology) a clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes it moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches while
hypersalivation is (medicine) an excessive flow of saliva.
saliva |
lactoferrin |
As nouns the difference between saliva and lactoferrin
is that
saliva is (physiology) a clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes it moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches while
lactoferrin is a globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity, found in milk and many mucosal secretions such as tears and saliva.
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