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Topic: Health

salivary

IPA: /səˈlaɪvəri/

KK: /səˈlaɪvəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the glands that produce saliva or to the saliva itself.

Example: The salivary glands help in the digestion of food by producing saliva.

salivate

IPA: /ˈsælɪveɪt/

KK: /sælɪveɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce saliva, often in response to the smell or thought of food.

Example: The delicious aroma of the cookies made me salivate.

transitive verb

Definition: To produce saliva, especially in response to the smell or thought of food.

Example: The delicious aroma of the cookies made me salivate.

salivation

IPA: /ˌsælɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /sælɪˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of producing saliva, which is the watery liquid in the mouth that helps with digestion and keeps the mouth moist.

Example: The smell of food caused an increase in salivation, making her mouth water.

salivator

IPA: /səˈlɪveɪtə/

KK: /səˈlɪvəˌtɔr/

noun

Definition: A substance or agent that stimulates the production of saliva in the mouth.

Example: The dentist used a salivator to help keep the patient's mouth moist during the procedure.

sallow

IPA: //ˈsæl.oʊ//

KK: /ˈsæl.oʊ/

adjective

Definition: Having a sickly yellowish color, often associated with poor health or lack of vitality.

Example: After being ill for several weeks, her skin took on a sallow appearance.

noun

Definition: A type of broad-leaved willow tree found in Europe, known for its large catkins and tough wood, which is often used for making charcoal.

Example: The sallow tree in the garden provided shade during the hot summer days.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to have a sickly, yellowish color, often referring to the skin.

Example: The illness made her look sallow and tired.

sallower

IPA: //ˈsæl.oʊ.ər//

KK: /ˈsæl.oʊ.ər/

adjective

Definition: Having a sickly, yellowish or pale complexion.

Example: After being ill for a week, she looked sallower than usual.

sallowest

IPA: /ˈsæl.oʊ.ɪst/

KK: /ˈsæl.oʊ.ɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having a sickly, yellowish or pale complexion, often indicating poor health or lack of vitality.

Example: After being ill for a week, her face looked sallowest compared to her usual rosy cheeks.

sallowish

IPA: /ˈsæl.oʊ.ɪʃ/

KK: /sæləwɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Having a sickly, yellowish color, often associated with poor health or lack of vitality.

Example: After being ill for a week, her skin looked sallowish and pale.

sallowness

IPA: /ˈsæl.ə.nəs/

KK: /ˈsælənəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of having a yellowish or pale complexion, often indicating illness or poor health.

Example: The patient's sallowness was a sign that he needed medical attention.

sallowy

IPA: /ˈsæl.oʊ.i/

KK: /ˈsæl.əʊ.i/

adjective

Definition: Having a yellowish or pale color, often associated with ill health or fatigue.

Example: After being sick for a week, her complexion looked sallowy and tired.

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