sialectasis

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌsiəˈlɛktəsɪs/

Noun

sialectasis (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

• sialectasia