sialectasis

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English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms, from sialo- +‎ ectasis.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˌsiəˈlɛktəsɪs/

Noun

sialectasis (uncountable)

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  1. (biology, medicine) Cystic dilation of the ducts of the salivary glands, from any of several causes (e.g., sialolithiasis, congenital conditions).

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