Salivary Gland

Of exocrine gland, mouth and digestive system.

Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion.

This concept's ID is @1~30157

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  • parotid gland 0 facts

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  • sublingual gland 0 facts

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