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Mucus vs Saliva - What's the difference?

mucus | saliva |

In physiology terms the difference between mucus and saliva

is that mucus is a slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes while saliva is 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.

mucus

English

(wikipedia mucus)

Noun

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  • (physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

    • Hyponyms

    * phlegm * rheum

    Derived terms

    * mucoid * mucoidal * mucous * mucilaginous

    Related terms

    * mucosa * mucositis

    saliva

    English

    (wikipedia saliva)

    Noun

  • (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.

    • Synonyms

    * spit * spittle

    Derived terms

    * salivary * salivate

    Related terms

    * salivation

    See also

    * drool * sputum

    Anagrams

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