salivary stone,
n a tiny, pebblelike mass of calcified saliva that forms in the major salivary ducts or glands. Mainly happens in the submandibular gland and its ducts. May cause a ranula or mucocele. Also called
sialolith. See also ranula and mucus escape reaction.
sialolith. See also ranula and mucus escape reaction.
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Salivary stone.
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