Vocabulary Entry

salivary

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to saliva or the glands that produce it.

Example Sentences

"The salivary glands help in digestion by producing saliva."

"She had to rinse her mouth after the salivary examination."

"Salivary production can be affected by dehydration."

noun

Example Sentences

"Salivary helps in breaking down food in the mouth."

"The doctor noted an increase in salivary during the oral examination."

"Certain foods can stimulate salivary production."