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saliva

 

[ sษ™หˆlaษชvษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digestion

Saliva is the watery and usually somewhat frothy substance produced in the mouths of humans and animals that aids in the preliminary digestion of food.

Synonyms

drool, spit, spittle

Examples of usage

  • Excessive saliva can be a symptom of certain medical conditions.
  • The enzymes in saliva help break down food particles.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

Saliva plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health by rinsing away food particles and protecting the teeth from decay.

Synonyms

mouthwater, oral fluid

Examples of usage

  • Dry mouth can lead to a decrease in saliva production.
  • Some medications can cause a reduction in saliva flow.
Context #3 | Noun

scientific

In scientific studies, saliva is often used as a non-invasive sample for testing various biomarkers and diseases.

Synonyms

oral secretion, salivary fluid

Examples of usage

  • Saliva testing has become more popular for its convenience and accuracy.
  • Researchers are exploring the potential of saliva as a diagnostic tool.

Translations

Translations of the word "saliva" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saliva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเคฟเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Speichel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ air liur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล› saliva

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ”พๆถฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salive

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saliva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผkรผrรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ”พๆถฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ munnvatn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saliva

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saliva

Etymology

The word 'saliva' originates from the Latin word 'saliva', which means 'spittle' or 'moisture'. Saliva has been recognized for its importance in digestion and oral health since ancient times. In Greek and Roman medicine, saliva was believed to have healing properties. Today, saliva continues to be a subject of scientific research for its diagnostic and therapeutic potential.

See also: salivate.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,399, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.