Stensen duct
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Related to Stensen duct: Ductus parotideus
pa·rot·id duct
[TA]the duct of the parotid gland opening from the cheek into the vestibule of the mouth opposite the neck of the superior (maxillary) second molar tooth.
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pa·rot·id duct
(pă-rot'id dŭkt) [TA]The duct of the parotid gland opening from the cheek into the vestibule of the mouth opposite the neck of the superior second molar tooth.
Synonym(s): Stensen duct, Steno duct.
Synonym(s): Stensen duct, Steno duct.
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Stensen,
Niels, Danish anatomist, 1638-1686.Stensen canal
Stensen duct - Synonym(s): parotid duct
Stensen experiment - an experiment on an animal in which the blood supply is cut off from the lumbar region of the spine.
Stensen foramen - Synonym(s): incisive foramen
Stensen plexus - the parotid duct's venous structure.
Stensen veins - Synonym(s): vortex veins
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pa·rot·id duct
(pă-rot'id dŭkt) [TA]Duct of parotid gland opening from cheek into vestibule of mouth opposite neck of maxillary second molar tooth.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012