Enzyme Terminology

adjective relating to saliva or the glands that produce it

• The salivary glands play a crucial role in the digestion process.
• I always have a lot of saliva because my salivary glands are overactive.
• I can't stand when my mouth gets all drooly because of my salivary glands.
• His words were so captivating, they triggered a salivary response in the audience.

noun A type of phosphatase enzyme that works best in an acidic environment

• The activity of acid phosphatase in the blood can indicate certain health conditions.
• My doctor mentioned something about acid phosphatase levels being important for my check-up.
• I have no idea what acid phosphatase is, but apparently it's something to do with blood tests.
• The acid phosphatase of the situation was the key factor in determining the outcome.