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saliva (sә-liŽvә) the enzyme-containing secretion of the salivary glands; it is needed to moisten the mouth, lubricate food for easier swallowing, remineralize the tooth surface, and provide an enzyme called ptyalin that is necessary to begin food breakdown in the first stage of digestion. adj., salŽivary., adj.
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