Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 20 compound words that contain saliva. The most common are listed below. Open saliva in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- saliva testA medical test in which a sample of saliva is analyzed, often in order to measure a person's hormone levels; such a test administered to an athlete in order to conclusively determine gender.
- saliva glandAlternative form of salivary gland: Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.
- saliva ejectorA device for removing saliva from a patient's mouth during dental operations by means of a suction.
- saliva glandsplural of saliva gland: Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.
- saliva testsplural of saliva test: A medical test in which a sample of saliva is analyzed, often in order to measure a person's hormone levels; such a test administered to an athlete in order to conclusively determine gender.
- sea salivaSynonym of marine mucilage: Gelatinous organic matter mainly composed of debris, proteins, minerals, exopolymeric compounds, and microorganisms, present in seawater and observed in various parts of the world.
- saliva ejectorsplural of saliva ejector: A device for removing saliva from a patient's mouth during dental operations by means of a suction.
Compound words 20
- salivalessLacking saliva.
- salispheresalivary gland stem cell
- salivalRelating to the saliva; salivary.
- salivalikeResembling or characteristic of saliva.
- salivantA drug or agent that induces salivation.
- salivousOf, like or resembling saliva; made up of saliva.
- salivationThe process of producing saliva.
- salivatingpresent participle and gerund of salivate
- salivagramA nuclear medicine test showing the flow of saliva from the mouth to the stomach, commonly used to detect aspiration.
- salivatoryAssociated with or accompanied by salivation