Sialectasis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌsiəˈlɛktəsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sialectasis is a noun meaning (biology, medicine) Cystic dilation of the ducts of the salivary glands, from any of several causes (e.g., sialolithiasis, congenital conditions).
Meaning
(biology, medicine) Cystic dilation of the ducts of the salivary glands, from any of several causes (e.g., sialolithiasis, congenital conditions).
Synonyms for sialectasis
Depending on context, synonyms include sialectasia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include punctate, sialadenosis, sialolithiasis, sialolith, sialopathy, sialometaplasia.
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