#salivary_gland any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
supertype: exocrine_gland__duct_gland a gland that secretes externally through a duct
subtype: parotid_gland sublingual_gland submaxillary_gland
part: saliva
part of: oral_cavity__mouth__oral_fissure__rima_oris the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; "he stuffed his mouth with candy"
part of: mouth the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening; "she wiped lipstick from her mouth"
part of: human_face__humanface the front of the head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; "he washed his face"; "I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news"
part of: head__caput the upper or front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window"
part of: animal__animate_being__animatebeing__beast__brute__creature__fauna a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
part of: digestive_system__digestivesystem__gastrointestinal_system__systema_alimentarium__systemaalimentarium__systema_digestorium__systemadigestorium the system that makes food absorbable into the body
part of: body__organic_structure__organicstructure__physical_structure the entire physical structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"
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