sialometaplasia en · NOUN
Etymology
From sialo- + metaplasia.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A benign ulcerative lesion found mostly on the posterior hard palate, caused by a necrosis of minor salivary glands due to trauma.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sialometaplasias | Number=Plur | lexicographic |