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emotional dissemblance

lack of correspondence between an individual’s internal affective state and its outward expression. There are two broad categories of emotional dissemblance: culturally acceptable display rules and nonverbal or verbal deception.

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November 6th 2024

salivary gland

salivary gland

any of several glands located in the wall of the mouth that secrete a fluid (saliva) containing the enzyme gamma-amylase (ptyalin). The major salivary glands are the paired parotid, submaxillary, and sublingual glands; smaller glands are scattered over the cheeks and tongue. See also salivation.