saliva
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Jurors at Manchester Crown Court heard that DNA from Quinn's saliva was found on a vest the victim was wearing on the night.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Hantavirus spreads from the urine, faeces and saliva of infected rodents and is endemic in Argentina, where the MV Hondius set sail on April 1 for a cruise across the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Verde.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Most hantavirus infections occur when people are exposed to contaminated droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Hantavirus is a rare disease typically transmitted to humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, droppings or saliva from a rodent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
He gathered enough saliva to spit at Frankie, but most of the drool ended up oozing down the side of his face instead.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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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