saliva

• Líquido transparente produzido pelas glândulas salivares e mucosas da boca, que umedece a cavidade oral e inicia a digestão de amidos.

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

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1. Bodily fluidB1formal

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

   Saliva

   • 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.

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