saliva
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Saliva tests carried out at home are better at identifying men who are at higher risk of prostate cancer than the standard blood test, new research suggests.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024
Saliva samples were collected before and after the intervention and analyzed using PCR, and participants were instructed to rinse twice daily.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2024
Saliva can stave off damage by buffering or neutralizing acid in the mouth, Fine said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024
Saliva also needs time to neutralize the acids in the mouth that can break down the enamel.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023
I jumped out of the tree, almost landing on Rufus the Saliva Factory, because I felt like I’d gotten a shock right through me.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing saliva
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Nutrition and Digestion - Introductory
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