| salivary gland biopsy | <investigation, procedure, surgery> A procedure which involves the removal of a small specimen of salivary gland tissue for microscopic analysis. Used in the diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome. Risks include localised bleeding, infection and injury to the facial nerve. (21 Mar 1998) |
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| salivary gland calculi | Calculi occurring in a salivary gland. most salivary gland calculi occur in the submandibular gland, but can also occur in the parotid gland and in the sublingual and minor salivary glands. (12 Dec 1998) |
| salivary gland disease | Disorder of salivary glands; i.e., Sjogren's syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| salivary gland fistula | An abnormal passage between a salivary duct or gland and the cutaneous surface, or into the oral cavity through other than a normal pathway. (12 Dec 1998) |
| salivary gland hormone | <chemical> Chemical name: Parotin (12 Dec 1998) |
| salivary gland virus | A highly species-specific herpesvirus (cytomegalovirus) with particular affinity for the salivary gland tissue. Synonym: salivary gland virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| salivary glands | The salivary glands include the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands. They produce enzymes that aid in the breakdown of starches. (27 Sep 1997) |
| salivary glands, minor | Accessory salivary glands located in the lip, cheek, tongue, floor of mouth, palate and intramaxillary. (12 Dec 1998) |
| salivary proteins | Proteins found in saliva and the salivary glands. These proteins show some enzymatic activity, but their composition varies in different individuals. (12 Dec 1998) |
| salivary virus | A highly species-specific herpesvirus (cytomegalovirus) with particular affinity for the salivary gland tissue. Synonym: salivary gland virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| salivate | To cause an excessive flow of saliva. (05 Mar 2000) |
| salivation | The secretion of saliva. Excessive salivation is called ptyalism. Origin: L. Salivatio (18 Nov 1997) |
| salivator | 1. Causing a flow of saliva. 2. An agent that increases the flow of saliva. Synonym: salivator. (05 Mar 2000) |
| salivolithiasis | The formation or presence of a salivary calculus. Synonym: ptyalolithiasis, salivolithiasis. Origin: sialolith + G. -iasis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| salix | Origin: L, the willow. <botany> A genus of trees or shrubs including the willow, osier, and the like, growing usually in wet grounds. A tree or shrub of any kind of willow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |