ptyalolith

/tʃɪˈæləlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small calculus (stone) found in the mouth, especially in the salivary ducts or glands.

“The dentist discovered a ptyalolith in the patient’s parotid gland.”

Synonyms

  • parotid stone
  • salivary calculus

Antonyms

  • mucous plug
  • salivary gland mass