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SALIVA [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
DEF

A test done on a saliva sample to detect an infectious agent.

CONT

A salivary test can detect most of the periodontal pathogens ... The patient has to rinse with saline for 30 [seconds] then spit in a collection tube.

CONT

Saliva tests are logistically less complicated than swab tests. The tube can be delivered to the doorstep and subsequently collected or returned by post.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
DEF

Test réalisé sur un échantillon de salive pour détecter un agent infectieux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
CONT

¿En qué consisten los test de saliva? En este tipo de pruebas se recoge una muestra de saliva, donde los anticuerpos alcanzan una mayor concentración que en la sangre durante los primeros días de la infección.

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Record 2 2004-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
  • The Mouth
DEF

The clear, slightly acid mucoserous secretion formed in the parotid submaxillary, sublingual, and smaller oral mucous glands. It has lubricative, cleansing, bacterial, excretory and digestive functions and is also an aid to deglutition.

CONT

With regard to caries, I propose that salivary flow can conveniently be divided into three phases: (1) the influx of saliva into the oral cavity; (2) the pooling, distribution and availability of saliva, and (3) the efflux of saliva from the mouth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

Liquide sécrété par les glandes salivaires de la bouche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
  • Boca
DEF

Líquido algo viscoso secretado por las glándulas de la boca.

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