salivary

/sæˈlɪvəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or produced by the salivary glands

“The salivary glands in the mouth produce saliva to aid in digestion.”

2. noun

a gland that secretes saliva

“The salivary gland was removed due to cancer.”

3. noun

a duct or canal through which saliva is secreted

“The salivary duct was blocked, causing difficulty swallowing.”

Synonyms

  • glandular
  • salivous

Antonyms

  • dry