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Salivary

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or produced by saliva.

Sense 1:

Usage: The salivary glands are responsible for producing saliva.

Example Sentence: The doctor identified a blockage in the patient's salivary duct.

Sense 2:

Usage: The salivary response helps in the initial digestion of food.

Example Sentence: The delicious aroma of food triggered his salivary response.