salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary
ˈsa-lə-ˌver-ē 
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it
especially
: producing or carrying saliva
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The novel dental floss, the scientists say, could be extended beyond cortisol to detect other salivary biomarkers, such as estrogen for fertility tracking, glucose for diabetes monitoring and even markers for cancer — turning a simple daily act into a broader health check-in.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The same approach could be used to create floss sensors for other salivary biomarkers, like estrogen (for fertility tracking), glucose (for diabetes), or even cancer indicators, according to the press statement.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
On day one and day 180 of the study, all participants had their oral microbiome composition and salivary cortisol (stress hormone) levels taken.
—Paul McClure 25, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
As back as 2006, a study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior identified a reduction in salivary cortisol levels among dogs who regularly engaged in human contact sessions.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The same approach could be used to create floss sensors for other salivary biomarkers, like estrogen (for fertility tracking), glucose (for diabetes), or even cancer indicators, according to the press statement.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
On day one and day 180 of the study, all participants had their oral microbiome composition and salivary cortisol (stress hormone) levels taken.
—Paul McClure 25, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
As back as 2006, a study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior identified a reduction in salivary cortisol levels among dogs who regularly engaged in human contact sessions.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Salivary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salivary. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary
ˈsal-ə-ˌver-ē
: of or relating to saliva or the salivary glands
Medical Definition
salivary
adjective
sal·i·vary
ˈsal-ə-ˌver-ē
: of or relating to saliva or the glands that secrete it
especially
: producing or carrying saliva
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