| ptyalocele | <medicine> A cyst formed under the tongue by obstruction of the duct of the submaxillary gland. Origin: L, a little frog, a little swelling on the tongue of cattle, dim. Of rana a frog. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ptyalogogue | <medicine> A ptysmagogue. Origin: Gr. Spittle + driving. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ptyalography | <investigation, radiology> An X-ray study of the salivary ducts. A contrast material is injected into the salivary duct (within the mouth) to highlight the coarse and calibre of the ducts. This test is used to detect a stricture or blockage (for example stones, tumour) of the salivary ducts. (27 Sep 1997) |
| ptyalolith | A salivary calculus. Synonym: ptyalolith. Origin: sialo-+ G. Lithos, stone (05 Mar 2000) |
| ptyalolithiasis | The formation or presence of a salivary calculus. Synonym: ptyalolithiasis, salivolithiasis. Origin: sialolith + G. -iasis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| ptyalolithotomy | Incision of a salivary duct or gland to remove a calculus. Synonym: ptyalolithotomy. Origin: sialolith + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |