saliva

sailva normalis

A fluid produced in the oral cavity by salivary glands, typically used in predigestion, but also in other functions.

Type Gland
Parent Structure secretion of exocrine gland
Latin Name sailva normalis
FMA ID 59862

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the saliva?
A fluid produced in the oral cavity by salivary glands, typically used in predigestion, but also in other functions.
What is the Latin name for the saliva?
The Latin name for the saliva is sailva normalis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.