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salivary gland disorders  

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  • Salivary gland disorders encompass a broad range of conditions that can affect these supportive glands of the digestive tract. The salivary glands function is to manufacture and release saliva, which moistens and starts the digestive breakdown of ingested food. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Salivary Gland Disorders]

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