saliva
Example Sentences
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Ebola spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, including blood, vomit, diarrhoea, saliva, urine, semen and sweat.
From BBC • May 30, 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
In the U.S., hantavirus cases occur year-round and are transmitted via the urine, feces and saliva of wild rodents.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Most hantavirus infections occur when people are exposed to contaminated droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
All the saliva dried up in my mouth.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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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