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| sa·li·va [ sə lvə ] |
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liquid secreted into mouth: the clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens food and starts the breakdown of starches.
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| [15th century. < Latin] |
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