Concept information
Preferred term
saliva
Definition
- Saliva (commonly referred to as spit) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is 98% water plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells (from which DNA can be extracted), enzymes (such as amylase and lipase), antimicrobial agents such as secretory IgA, and lysozymes.
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-SZNWJNCG-9
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