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Fluids and Secretions > Bodily Secretions > Saliva

Preferred term

Saliva  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Note

  • SALIVATION and SALIVARY GLANDS are also available; "salivary IMMUNOGLOBULIN A": index SALIVA/immunol (IM) + IMMUNOGLOBULIN A, SECRETORY (IM)

Scope note

  • The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SALIVARY GLANDS and mucous glands of the mouth. It contains MUCINS, water, organic salts, and ptylin.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012463

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