Sentit | Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion. |
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Part de | aparell digestiu, canal digestiu, sistema gastrointestinal, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium | The system that makes food absorbable into the body |
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boca, cavitat oral, desembocadura, rima oris | The opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge |
Parts | saliva | A clear liquid / liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth |
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Específic | glàndula sublingual | A small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva) |
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glàndula submaxil·lar | A salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva |
paròtide | A large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva |
General | glàndula exocrina | A gland that secretes externally through a duct |
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Anglès | salivary gland |
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Espanyol | glándula salival |
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