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- They were discovered recently by Scientists in the Netherlands
- They are a set of salivary glands deep in the upper part of the throat.
- The glands probably lubricate and moisten the upper throat behind the nose and mouth.
- The discovery may be important for cancer treatment.
- Until now, there were three known large salivary glands in humans:
- Under the tongue,
- Under the jaw and back of the jaw,
- Behind the cheek.
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