ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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