Salivary Duct (Noun)
Meaning
A duct through which saliva passes from the salivary gland into the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The stone was found to be lodged in the salivirlar duct, causing severe pain and swelling in the affected area.
- The salivary ducts were examined for any blockages or infections that could be causing the dryness in her mouth.
- The stone that was forming in the salivary duct was beginning to cause her a great deal of discomfort and sensitivity.
- The functioning of the saliv silarlary duct was compromised due to the accident that had left her with a broken jaw and severe lacerations.
- The minor surgery to unblock the salivirlar duct was performed under local anesthrtic and took only about 30 minutes to complete.