WordNet: salivary gland

any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion

• hypernym duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland

• hyponym parotid gland

• hyponym sublingual gland, sublingual salivary gland

• hyponym mandibular gland, submandibular gland, submandibular salivary gland, submaxillary gland, submaxillary salivary gland

• part holonym mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris

• part holonym digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium

salivary gland

• (suomi) sylkirauhanen (synonyymi)