释义 |
sialadenosis sialadenosis [si″al-ad″ĕ-no´sis] noninflammatory swelling of the salivary glands.sialadenosisERA-1073314501 (si?al-ad?en-o'sis) Painless enlargement of the salivary glands, occurring without findings that suggest salivary gland cancer, infection (sialadenitis), inflammation, or stone disease. It is most obvious in the parotid glands. Commonly associated conditions include alcoholic cirrhosis, breast feeding, diabetes mellitus, eating disorders, pregnancy, and malnutrition. Synonym: sialosis |