Ptyalith (Noun)
Meaning
Calculus in a salivary gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- A ptyalith in the salivary gland obstructed the flow of saliva and caused inflammation.
- The ptyalith formation within the gland was painful and made eating uncomfortable for the patient.
- Ptyalith is a type of calculus that develops within the salivary glands and can lead to severe pain.
- The dentist was able to remove the ptyalith from the salivary gland and restore normal saliva function.
- A ptyalith in the submandibular gland required surgical intervention to relieve the patient's discomfort.