Salivary Gland (Noun)
Meaning
Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The parotid salivary gland is located in front of the ear, below the jawbone, and is the largest of the three pairs.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with salivary gland stones, also known as sialolithiasis, which were blocking the flow of saliva.
- During the surgery, the surgeon carefully removed the cancerous tumor from the submandibular salivary gland.
- The pathologist examined the tissue sample from the minor salivary gland to determine if it was cancerous.
- Radiation therapy to the head and neck area can cause damage to the salivary gland, leading to dry mouth and other complications.