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sal·i·var·y

 (săl′ə-vĕr′ē)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or producing saliva.
2. Of or relating to a salivary gland.
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Adj.1.salivary - of or relating to saliva; "salivary gland"
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salivary

adj salival
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