Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,923,884,449 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

salivary gland
(redirected from Salivary gland disorder)

    Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.

salivary gland

Any of the organs that secrete saliva. Three pairs of major glands secrete saliva into the mouth through distinct ducts: the parotid glands (the largest), between the ear and the back of the lower jaw; the submaxillary glands, along the side of the lower jaw; and the sublingual glands, in the floor of the mouth near the chin. There are also numerous small glands in the tongue, palate, lips, and cheeks. The presence, smell, or thought of food normally increases secretion.

salivary gland [′sal·ə‚ver·ē ‚gland]
(physiology)
A gland that secretes saliva, such as the sublingual or parotid.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Encyclopedia browser?   Full browser?
No references found
 
Halitosis can also be caused by a buildup of toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, salivary gland disorders, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, or diabetes.
Proven Alternative Halitosis Treatment by john daniel rivera / Health, general community
Additionally, halitosis can be caused by a buildup of toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, salivary gland disorder, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, or diabetes.
Natural Herbs Can Help Fight Gum Disease like Halitosis by Darrell Miller / Health care industry community
It offers a comprehensive review of the medical diagnosis of salivary gland disorders, as well as their medical and surgical management.
Review of Salivary Gland Diseases: Surgical and Medical Management by Sataloff, Robert T. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.