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salivary gland
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salivary gland

In mammals, one of two glands situated near the mouth responsible for the manufacture of saliva and its secretion into the mouth. The salivary glands are stimulated to produce saliva during a meal. Saliva contains an enzyme, ptyalin, and mucous which are essential for the mastication and initial digestion of food.
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19) If the intraparenchymal ducts are dilated grossly and the smaller ducts are not filling in the sialogram, the physician should suspect that the gland is nonfunctional.
A case of giant sialolith of the submandibular salivary gland by Yildirim, Altan / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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