salivary
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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After the removal of a cancerous salivary gland tumor, Wing’s oncologist recommended chemotherapy and radiation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
These patients often undergo radiotherapy near the mouth, which can damage salivary glands and reduce saliva production.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026
However the training doctor thought it was just a salivary stone and she was told to eat sour sweets to get the salivary juices going.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2024
Her friend Diana Byer, the founder and former artistic director of New York Theater Ballet, said the cause was salivary cancer.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
A salivary gland in front of Garfield's right ear swelled.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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