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Results of the histochemical staining PAS, AB, AB/PAS, and HID/AB of the lingual glands.
| Type of lingual glands | PAS | AB | AB/PAS | HID/AB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anterior lingual glands | +++ | + | + | + |
| Posterior lingual glands | +++ | +++ | +++ | ++ |
Abbreviations: +++, strong staining reaction; ++, medium staining reaction; +, weak staining reaction.
