"sialectasis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms, from sialo- + ectasis. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sialo-|ectasis}} sialo- + ectasis Head templates: {{en-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). Wikipedia link: classical compound, sialectasis Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology, Medicine Synonyms: sialectasia
    Sense id: en-sialectasis-en-noun-IxnRoCPU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with sialo- Topics: biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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