saliva
Example Sentences
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"If I didn't have a bottle of water in my hand, I couldn't swallow and I would choke on my own saliva," he explained.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The variant of the hantavirus suspected in both outbreaks is transmitted through the droppings, saliva and urine of the Andean mouse.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
There’s a smaller risk of getting ill through direct contact, such as by being bitten by an infected rodent or by touching its saliva.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
It’s typically contracted in rural areas where people come in contact with contaminated dust or rodent droppings, urine and saliva.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
It licked his wrist, and the saliva shone like a glowworm on his skin.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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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