Preferred Label : Salivation;
ICNP knowledge name : Salivation;
ICNP description : Secretory Process: Process of synthesis and secretion of salvia from salivary and
mucous glands in the mouth containing water, mucin, salts and digestive enzyme ptyalin;
salvia serves to moisten oral cavity, to initiate digestion of starches and to aid
in chewing and swallowing of food.;
Origin ID : 10017460;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- saliva [COVID-19 Thesaurus concept]
Semantic type(s)