saliva

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.09647
Clear, viscous secretion from the parotid, submaxillary, sublingual, and smaller mucous glands in the cavity of the mouth.
Note: Saliva contains many important substances, including electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds and various enzymes.
Source:
PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. (Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)) on page 1126 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'saliva' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.09647 RIS BibTex EndNote
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