salivary gland
US /ˈsæl.ɪ.ver.i ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˈsæl.ɪ.ver.i ˌɡlænd/
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speekselklier
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.
De arts onderzocht de speekselklieren van de patiënt op zwelling.
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Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva from the salivary glands.
Kauwgum stimuleert de productie van speeksel uit de speekselklieren.