salivary (redirected from salivary duct dilatation)

sal·i·var·y (sl-vr)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or producing saliva.

2. Of or relating to a salivary gland.

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salivary

pertaining to the saliva.

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salivary amylase

an a-amylase, ptyalin, initiates digestion of starch and glycogen in the mouth. Dogs, cats and horses appear not to secrete the enzyme.

salivary calculus

see sialolith.

salivary duct atresia

a congenital absence of lumen in the duct; causes distention then atrophy of the gland.

salivary duct dilatation

see ranula.

salivary ducts

excretory ducts that carry the saliva from the glands to the mouth cavity.