saliva

UK
/səˈlaɪ.və/
US
/səˈlaɪ.və/

Traducciones

salivanoun
salivas
pl
Saliva helps in the digestion of food.
Слюна помогает в переваривании пищи.
Sinónimos
salivary fluid
oral secretion
salivaadjective
UK
/səˈlaɪ.və/
US
/səˈlaɪ.və/
Used attributively in phrases like "saliva test"; not normally gradable.

Definiciones

salivanoun
A watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.
The dentist explained that saliva helps to break down food particles in the mouth.
salivaadjective
Relating to, derived from, or produced by saliva.
Saliva samples were collected for DNA analysis.