salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary
ˈsa-lə-ˌver-ē 
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it
especially
: producing or carrying saliva
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In a study that pitted gum chewers against non-chewers, measuring and comparing their alertness, stress and anxiety levels, the findings revealed that as well as improved focus, the chewers had lower levels of salivary cortisol levels compared to non-chewers.
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
Her friend Diana Byer, the founder and former artistic director of New York Theater Ballet, said the cause was salivary cancer.
—Claudia Bauer, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2024
This anti-bitter effect of saliva from experienced rats appears to be caused by salivary proteins: filtering the saliva to remove proteins abolishes the protective effect.
—Chris Gorski, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2023
Another study published in the same year credits greenspaces — and yes, the Sonoran Desert features a variety of green plants — with a reduction in diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and salivary cortisol, as well as the incidence of type II diabetes and stroke.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2023
The fluid’s water and salivary proteins lubricate each mouthful of food, and its enzymes such as amylase and lipase kickstart the process of digestion.
—Chris Gorski, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2023
The smell of each food caused a different set of changes to salivary proteins.
—Chris Gorski, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2023
Some patients can experience complications that include infection, facial nerve damage, permanent numbness or salivary duct injuries, according to the ASPS.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 11 Apr. 2023
In one of the more intrepid hormone studies ever done, two female researchers working with Peter Gray at UNLV ventured into a Las Vegas swingers club armed with salivary testosterone test kits and, hopefully, latex gloves.
—Men's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
Her friend Diana Byer, the founder and former artistic director of New York Theater Ballet, said the cause was salivary cancer.
—Claudia Bauer, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2024
This anti-bitter effect of saliva from experienced rats appears to be caused by salivary proteins: filtering the saliva to remove proteins abolishes the protective effect.
—Chris Gorski, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2023
Another study published in the same year credits greenspaces — and yes, the Sonoran Desert features a variety of green plants — with a reduction in diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and salivary cortisol, as well as the incidence of type II diabetes and stroke.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2023
The fluid’s water and salivary proteins lubricate each mouthful of food, and its enzymes such as amylase and lipase kickstart the process of digestion.
—Chris Gorski, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2023
The smell of each food caused a different set of changes to salivary proteins.
—Chris Gorski, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2023
Some patients can experience complications that include infection, facial nerve damage, permanent numbness or salivary duct injuries, according to the ASPS.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 11 Apr. 2023
In one of the more intrepid hormone studies ever done, two female researchers working with Peter Gray at UNLV ventured into a Las Vegas swingers club armed with salivary testosterone test kits and, hopefully, latex gloves.
—Men's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
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salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary
ˈsal-ə-ˌver-ē
: of or relating to saliva or the salivary glands
Medical Definition
salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary
ˈsal-ə-ˌver-ē
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it
especially
: producing or carrying saliva
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