Salivary Gland (Noun)

Meaning

Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Hypernyms

• Duct Gland
• Exocrine

Hyponyms

• Sublingual Salivary Gland
• Mandibular Gland
• Submandibular Gland
• Submaxillary Salivary Gland
• Submandibular Salivary Gland