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saliva |
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Saliva is a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_02000036 |
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definition |
Saliva is a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme (as ptyalin) that is secreted into the mouth by salivary glands, lubricates ingested food, and often begins the breakdown of starches. |
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ENVO:02000036 |
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label |
saliva |
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ENVO:02000036 |
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saliva |
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