Salivary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Salivary is an adjective meaning Relating to saliva.
Meaning
Relating to saliva.
More Meanings
- A salivary gland.
Example Sentences
The most striking peculiarity, however, is the presence of a pair of glands (possibly aborted salivaries) apparently issuing from the posterior of the pharynx, and looking like the two ends of a clergyman's bands or cravat.
Word Forms
- salivaries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saliva, salival, salivous, salivatory, sialic, slobber.
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