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sialadenitis

sialadenitis

9.9
Swelling and pain in the glands that make saliva caused by infection or blockage
  • noun
  • /ˌsaɪəˌlædəˈnaɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sialadenitis
  • Chronic sialadenitis can cause painful swelling in the affected salivary glands.
  • chronic sialadenitis
  • xanthogranulomatous sialadenitis
  • cases of sialadenitis

Examples

  • The doctor explained that sialadenitis often occurs as a result of infections or salivary stones.

  • After experiencing symptoms for weeks, he was diagnosed with sialadenitis due to a blockage.

  • There was no history of past episodes of sialolithiasis or sialadenitis.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Table: Comparison of the 3 reported cases of xanthogranulomatous sialadenitis.

    Academic text (2005)
  • All three reported cases of xanthogranulomatous sialadenitis have two significant factors in common (table).

    Academic text (2005)
  • We compare the features of this case with those of the two previously reported cases of xanthogranulomatous sialadenitis, and we discuss its possible etiologies.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The reporting of additional cases of xanthogranulomatous sialadenitis may help elucidate the mechanism of its development.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Two fine-needle aspiration cytologies showed inflammatory changes compatible with chronic sialadenitis.

    Academic text (2001)
  • She had previously been treated for chronic sialadenitis with a sialodochoplasty and a dilation of Stensen's duct.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Xerostomia can lead to dysgeusia, glossodynia, sialadenitis, cracking and fissuring of the oral mucosa, and halitosis.

    Academic text (1999)

Surface Forms

sialadenitis singular

Morphology

sialadenitis = adenitis (opaque) = sial + aden + itis

While the components 'aden' and 'itis' are recognizable, the prefix 'sial' is not a standalone English word, making the term opaque for most learners.

Etymology

Sialadenitis comes from three parts: sial 'saliva', aden 'gland' and -itis 'inflammation'. So, it means inflammation of the salivary glands, which is why the word is used for a swollen or infected salivary gland.