#saliva__spit__spittle a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
supertype: #secretion a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
substance: #ptyalin
part of: #salivary_gland
subtype: #drool__dribble__slobber saliva spilling from the mouth
subtype: #tobacco_juice__tobaccojuice saliva colored brown by tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco)
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