salivary gland
US /ˈsæl.ɪ.ver.i ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˈsæl.ɪ.ver.i ˌɡlænd/
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glândula salivar
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.
O médico examinou as glândulas salivares do paciente em busca de inchaço.
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Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva from the salivary glands.
Mascar chiclete estimula a produção de saliva pelas glândulas salivares.