salivary glands

Cultural  

1. The glands in the mouth cavity that secrete saliva.

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Example Sentences

She underwent an operation which included the removal of her salivary glands, causing her to temporarily lose her sense of smell and taste.

From BBC

This included the removal of her teeth and salivary glands, the use of a wheelchair and the insertion of a feeding tube, according to Blanchard.

From Los Angeles Times

Although Gypsy was never diagnosed with the neurological disorder, her salivary glands were removed.

From Salon

Gypsy Rose was so convincing at playing up her infirmities that doctors subjected her to numerous unnecessary surgeries, including having her salivary glands removed and installing a feeding port in her stomach.

From Salon

Among the unnecessary procedures Gypsy Blanchard underwent was the removal of her salivary glands.

From Seattle Times