Salivary gland

Salivary glands are located in and around your mouth and throat. Salivary glands make saliva, which aids in digestion, helps prevent tooth decay and keeps your mouth moist.
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Major clusters of salivary glands are found below the tongue, on the sides of the face just in front of the ears, and under the jawbone. Smaller clusters of salivary glands are found in other parts of the upper digestive tract.
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Salivary gland tumors are rare, especially in children. Swelling of the salivary glands most commonly occurs in response to salivary gland infections, salivary duct stones, and conditions occurring elsewhere in the body such as cirrhosis of the liver, ...
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Minor salivary gland: A small gland which produces saliva. There are numerous minor salivary glands distributed within the mouth and palate.
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BIOPSY-SALIVARY GLAND - A procedure which involves the removal of a small specimen of salivary gland tissue for microscopic analysis. Used in the diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome.
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Salivary Gland Disorders
Salivary Gland Infections
Salivary Gland Tumors
Salivation (Drooling)
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salivary gland
Any one of the three pairs of glands of the mouth (parotid, submaxillary and sublingual) that release saliva.
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The salivary glands and organs are most important in the spread of rabies from one animal to another. When an infected animal bites another animal, the rabies virus is transmitted through the infected animal's saliva.
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Swollen salivary glands can be caused by several other diseases: A partial list includes cirrhosis of the liver, leukemia, lupus, and tuberculosis (all of which are dealt with in this book).
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(epidemic parotitis), acute contagious viral disease, manifesting itself chiefly in pain and swelling of the salivary glands, especially those at the angle of the jaw.
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- Swollen lymph glands, spleen or salivary glands
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The weak areas of the body are the blood, mucous membranes, salivary glands, liver and bones and joints.ضعف مناطق ا"جسم هي ا"دم وا"اغشيه مخاطي ، "عابي ا"غدد وا"كبد وا"عظام وا"مفاص".
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How snakes bite: Snakes that inject venom use modified salivary glands. Venom is a modified form of saliva and probably evolved to aid in chemical digestion. Varying degrees of toxicity also make it useful in killing prey.
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Because rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease, it can cause inflammation in widespread areas, even the tear glands and salivary glands.
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Salivary gland infection, inflammation, or stone formation may cause facial swelling or pain, especially in the parotid gland (parotitis), which is located near the ear.
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Injury to the salivary glands can decrease saliva production, resulting in a condition known as xerostomia, or dry mouth.
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Dry mouth and dry eyes can lead to tooth decay, periodontal disease, poorly fitting dentures, salivary gland stones (sialoliths), infection of the salivary glands, oral fungal infections (thrush), mouth sores, weight loss, malnutrition, ...
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Veldona is in phase III trials for the treatment of dry mouth and decreased salivary gland function associated with Sjgren syndrome, in phase II trials for the treatment of fibromyalgia, ...
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Infection begins in the salivary glands, which release large amounts of the virus into the saliva. The infection then spreads to the B lymphocytes, causing them to multiply (and causing the lymph glands to swell and become painful).
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The watery fluid in the mouth made by the salivary glands. Saliva moistens food to help digestion and it helps protect the mouth against infections.
salivary gland (SAL-ih-vair-ee)
A gland in the mouth that produces saliva.
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Swelling in one of the salivary glands - the glands that make "spit" - can produce the symptoms you describe. Perhaps that is the cause. You may also have chronic infection in a congenital abnormality called a branchial cleft cyst.
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Laterally, where there are numerous minor salivary glands and blood vessels, there is a bluish hue. There are pin-sized, pink, ductal openings from minor glands. In smokers, they may be reddened and prominent against a whiter than normal background.
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AMYLASE: An enzyme secreted by the salivary glands and the pancreas that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates. Elevated levels may be a sign of pancreatitis.
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The next wave of symptoms includes an earache, along with swelling and tenderness in the parotid, and, possibly, other salivary glands.
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Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest glycogen and starch. It is produced mainly in the salivary glands and pancreas. When the pancreas is diseased or inflamed, amylase escapes into the blood.
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