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saliva

/səˈlʌɪvə/

noun
- 1. watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.
Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin.
Scrabble Points: 9
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Saliva
Bodily fluid secreted by saliva glands
Saliva is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is around 99% water, plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells (from which DNA can be extracted), enzymes (such as lipase and amylase), and antimicrobial agents (such as secretory IgA, and lysozymes). Wikipedia
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