saliva
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The crew's saliva samples are gathered throughout the journey and their health is monitored via smartwatches.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
When Stafford obtained the warrant for Perkins’ arrest in November, he also secured a search warrant to collect a sample of her saliva.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
In testing, the artificial saliva spray reduced bacterial activity and slowed tooth demineralization -- the process by which teeth lose calcium and phosphate, making them more vulnerable to cavities.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Following a murder where he lived near Blackpool in 1970, every man in a certain age range had to provide a saliva and blood sample.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
I jammed the ramrod down the barrel and released a shower of white saliva and mush, spraying my cousin square in the face.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
Vocabulary lists containing saliva
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Nutrition and Digestion - Introductory
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