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- Dictionarysa·li·va/səˈlīvə/
noun
- 1. watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands, providing lubrication for chewing and swallowing, and aiding digestion.
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Saliva (commonly referred to as spit) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth. In humans, saliva is around 99% water, plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells (from which DNA can be extracted), enzymes (such as lipase and amylase), and antimicrobial agents (such as secretory IgA, and lysozymes). The enzymes found in saliva are essential ... Wikipedia