oralgland
nounUK /ˈɔːrəl ɡlænd/
US /ˈɔːrəl ɡlænd/
A small body part in your mouth that makes spit.
The oralgland keeps your mouth wet so you can chew and swallow.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any gland located in or near the mouth that releases fluid.
The doctor checked the oralgland for swelling.
3. A gland that helps break down food before it reaches the stomach.
Each oralgland adds enzymes to the food you eat.
4. A tiny organ that produces moisture to keep the mouth comfortable.
When you smell food, your oralgland starts working.