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Pronunciation: /səˈlaɪvə/

saliva

Definition

The watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands. Saliva moistens food to help digestion and it helps protect the mouth against infections.

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epitope

stage II nasopharyngeal cancer

diphenhydramine

breast self-exam

Vonjo

aminocamptothecin

stage II nonmelanoma skin cancer on the eyelid

third molar

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anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody PM1021

HSP90-targeted SN-38 conjugate PEN-866

verteporfin

Brimonidine Tartrate

Periactin

anti-c-Met monoclonal antibody ARGX-111

Bifidobacterium lactis/Lactobacillus acidophilus/inulin probiotic supplement

technetium Tc 99m trofolastat

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HLOD score

intron

chromosomal instability

cascade screening

hereditary predisposition

microsatellite

Southern blot

genetic screening

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