salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary ˈsa-lə-ˌver-ē 
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it
especially : producing or carrying saliva
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Makarenkova's next steps are to confirm ionocytes' existence in human salivary glands and to investigate their potential to treat conditions such as dry mouth, in cases where the cells are insufficient or dysfunctional. 
Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 21 June 2022 What is possible is that the virus has triggered an autoimmune attack on the saliva-producing cells in the three different salivary glands, a condition known as Sjogren’s syndrome. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 22 Mar. 2022 And should their froggy prey prove to be of the poisonous variety, the bats' salivary glands can neutralize the toxins in the skin. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2022 The scientists were trying to determine which cell produces a certain protein involved in salivary gland growth and repair. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 21 June 2022 The symptoms of a salivary stone are swelling and pain with eating, or even with anticipation of eating. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 June 2022 In severe cases, botulinum toxin can be injected into the salivary gland. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Dec. 2021 Classically, radioactive iodine might cause nausea, discomfort, or in some cases, damage to the salivary glands, but many patients won’t even experience that, Cooper said. Angus Chen, STAT, 10 Mar. 2022 The festival set up a full lab where guests can get quick PCR or salivary tests and asked everyone to present a negative test dating from within 24 hours, as well as a proof of vaccination upon arrival. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Dec. 2021 See More
Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 21 June 2022 What is possible is that the virus has triggered an autoimmune attack on the saliva-producing cells in the three different salivary glands, a condition known as Sjogren’s syndrome. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 22 Mar. 2022 And should their froggy prey prove to be of the poisonous variety, the bats' salivary glands can neutralize the toxins in the skin. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2022 The scientists were trying to determine which cell produces a certain protein involved in salivary gland growth and repair. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 21 June 2022 The symptoms of a salivary stone are swelling and pain with eating, or even with anticipation of eating. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 June 2022 In severe cases, botulinum toxin can be injected into the salivary gland. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Dec. 2021 Classically, radioactive iodine might cause nausea, discomfort, or in some cases, damage to the salivary glands, but many patients won’t even experience that, Cooper said. Angus Chen, STAT, 10 Mar. 2022 The festival set up a full lab where guests can get quick PCR or salivary tests and asked everyone to present a negative test dating from within 24 hours, as well as a proof of vaccination upon arrival. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1709, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing salivary
Kids Definition
salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary ˈsa-lə-ˌver-ē
: of, relating to, or producing saliva
salivary glands
Medical Definition
salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary ˈsal-ə-ˌver-ē
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it
especially : producing or carrying saliva