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Pus vs Saliva - What's the difference?

pus | saliva |

As an initialism pus

is permanent under secretary (uk).

As a noun 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.

pus

English

(wikipedia pus)

Noun

(-)
  • A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria; normally found in regions of bacterial infection.
  • Derived terms

    * pussy

    Anagrams

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    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

    See also

    * drool * sputum

    Anagrams

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