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saliva
(suh-LY-vuh)
The watery
fluid
in the mouth made by the salivary glands.
Saliva
moistens food to help
digestion
and it helps protect the mouth against infections.
digestion (dy-JES-chun)
The process of breaking down food into substances the body can use for energy, tissue growth, and repair.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
fluid (FLOO-id)
A substance that flows smoothly and takes the shape of its container. Liquids and gases are fluids.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
saliva (suh-LY-vuh)
The watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands. Saliva moistens food to help digestion and it helps protect the mouth against infections.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
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