#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
part: #saliva
part of: #oral_cavity #digestive_system
subtype: #parotid_gland__parotidgland a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear
subtype: #sublingual_gland__sublingual_salivary_gland a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue
subtype: #submaxillary_gland__submaxillary_salivary_gland__submandibular_gland__submandibulargland__submandibular_salivary_gland__mandibular_gland a salivary gland inside the lower jaw on either side that produces most of the nocturnal saliva; discharges saliva into the mouth under the tongue
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