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Salival vs Salivae - What's the difference?

salival | salivae |

As an adjective salival

is relating to the saliva; salivary.

As a noun salivae is

irregular plural of saliva.

salival

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to the saliva; salivary.
    • ----

    salivae

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • (saliva)
    • ----

    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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