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saliva

[suh-lahy-vuh] / səˈlaɪ və /


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Jurors at Manchester Crown Court heard that DNA from Quinn's saliva was found on a vest the victim was wearing on the night.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The rare respiratory disease, for which there is no cure, typically spreads through the urine, feces and saliva of infected rodents.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

With other hantaviruses, infections occur when a person is exposed to or inhales the dried droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The strain on the cruise ship is mostly spread by long-tailed pygmy rice rats via their saliva, feces or urine.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

All the saliva dried up in my mouth.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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