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 voyage began.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
With other hantaviruses, infections occur when a person is exposed to or inhales the dried droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The strain on the cruise ship is mostly spread by long-tailed pygmy rice rats via their saliva, feces or urine.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
Ugwu imagined Master’s brandy-diluted saliva touching her fingers.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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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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