ptyalith
/ˈtaɪəˌlɪθ/
noun
- A small stone or calcified mass that forms in a salivary gland or duct, also called a salivary stone.
- A ptyalith can cause pain and swelling when it blocks the flow of saliva.
- Drinking plenty of water may help prevent the formation of a ptyalith.
- The dentist removed a ptyalith from the patient's submandibular gland.
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