salivary gland

US /ˈsæl.ɪ.ver.i ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˈsæl.ɪ.ver.i ˌɡlænd/
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glándula salival

any of various glands that discharge a fluid secretion (saliva) into the mouth cavity and in higher vertebrates aid in the preparation of food for digestion

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The doctor examined the patient's salivary glands for swelling.
El médico examinó las glándulas salivales del paciente en busca de hinchazón.
Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva from the salivary glands.
Masticar chicle estimula la producción de saliva de las glándulas salivales.