saliva

• Klares, wässriges Sekret, das von den Speicheldrüsen und Schleimdrüsen in die Mundhöhle abgegeben wird; es befeuchtet den Mund und leitet die Verdauung von Stärke ein.

A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, which moistens the mouth and initiates the digestion of starches.

unzählbar

1. Bodily fluidB1formal

   A clear, watery liquid produced in the mouth that helps with chewing, swallowing, and beginning the digestion of starches.

   Speichel

   • Saliva helps break down food before it reaches the stomach.
   • The dentist examined the patient's saliva for signs of infection.
   • Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva.

   Synonymedroolslaverslobberspitspittle