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📖 Saliva — اللعاب

بالعربياللعابويُسمّى أيضاً: الريق
EnglishSaliva

Definition

Fluid that protects teeth by neutralising acids, remineralising enamel and cleansing the mouth.

التعريف بالعربي

سائل يحمي الأسنان بمعادلة الأحماض وإعادة تمعدن المينا وتنظيف الفم.

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