sublingual salivary gland

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Noun sublingual salivary gland has 1 sense

sublingual gland, sublingual salivary gland - a small salivary gland that produces mucin (the viscous component of saliva); in human beings it is located on either side of the mouth under the tongue
--₁ is a kind of salivary gland

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Sublingual Salivary Gland

A sublingual salivary gland refers to one of three pairs of major salivary glands in the human mouth, located underneath the tongue.

Usage Examples:

The sublingual salivary gland secretes saliva that helps in the initial digestion of food.
If you experience dryness in your mouth, it might be due to reduced function of your sublingual salivary glands.
Inflammation or infection of the sublingual salivary gland can cause discomfort and pain in the mouth.

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