saliva
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The crew's saliva samples are gathered throughout the journey and their health is monitored via smartwatches.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Infected birds shed the parasite in their saliva and poo, contaminating food sources when they feed.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
When Stafford obtained the warrant for Perkins’ arrest in November, he also secured a search warrant to collect a sample of her saliva.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
A new type of artificial saliva, delivered as a mouthwash and made using a lab-modified sugarcane protein called CANECPI-5, could help protect the teeth of patients with head and neck cancer.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
“I chew it and swallow my saliva, then I put it away and then chew it again. It lasts a very long time this way.”
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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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