salivas

/səˈlaɪvəz/

NOUN

1. Instances or quantities of saliva

Plural form referring to separate samples, quantities, or secretions of saliva, the fluid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth.

1.1. Separate saliva samples or secretions

Multiple quantities or samples of oral fluid collected, observed, or discussed separately, particularly in medical, dental, or forensic contexts.

Synonyms

  • saliva samples
  • salivary secretions

Examples

  • The forensic team collected saliva samples from several objects.
  • The laboratory compared the salivas obtained from different subjects.
  • The dentist examined the patients' salivary secretions.

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