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saliva |
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Synonyms |
spit |
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Definitions |
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. Saliva is a watery substance located in the mouths of organisms, secreted by the salivary glands. |
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ID |
http://purl.jp/bio/11/meo/MEO_0000060 |
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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. Saliva is a watery substance located in the mouths of organisms, secreted by the salivary glands. |
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equivalentClass | ||
hasExactSynonym |
spit spittle |
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label |
saliva |
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prefixIRI |
MEO_0000060 |
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prefLabel |
saliva |
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seeAlso | ||
SIO_000244 | ||
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