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salivary duct [2 records]

Record 1 2008-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
CONT

The hypopharynx [of mosquitoes] lies along the ventral surface of the labrum with the salivary duct positioned along the line of closure of the food canal. This duct appears to open at its most distal point, to discharge the salivary fluid into the host's tissue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Canal formé par les stylets (chez les insectes piqueurs) d'où s'écoule une sécrétion élaborée par les glandes salivaires.

OBS

Chez les Culicidae (par exemple les moustiques), le canal salivaire est situé dans l'hypopharynx.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
DEF

The excretory ducts of salivary glands in and around the mouth that convey saliva to the oral cavity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
CONT

Canaux salivaires: La blessure du canal de sténon doit être de principe suspectée devant toute plaie intéressant la joue, en particulier si celle-ci coupe la ligne tragus-aile du nez.

Spanish

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