NCIt synonyms : Head and Neck, Salivary Glands; Salivary Glands;
NCIt related terms : saliva-secreting gland; GLAND, SALIVARY;
NCIt definition : An exocrine gland that secretes saliva. Salivary glands are mostly located in and
around the oral cavity.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A gland in the mouth that produces saliva.; CDISC: Any number of exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the oral cavity.; UBERON: Saliva-secreting exocrine glands of the oral cavity[GO].;
NCIt note : ICDO3: excludes minor salivary gland, NOS C06.9;