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What does the prefix seb- mean?
Seb, as in Sebacious, means oil. Your sebaceaus gland is more commonly known as your oil gland. Experience: Just went over it in Anatomy class
What is the meaning of oxytin?
Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the human brain. It is stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
What is another word for cowpers gland?
A bulbourethral gland.
What is the meaning of sialadenolithiasis?
Sialadenolithiasis refers to the formation of salivary gland stones, also known as salivary calculi or salivary stones. These stones are typically composed of calcium salts and other minerals that accumulate within the ducts of the salivary glands, obstructing the flow of saliva. This condition can lead to symptoms such as swelling, pain, and infection in the affected gland. Treatment may involve gland massage, hydration, or in severe cases, surgical removal of the stone.
What is definition of glandular system?
of or pretaining to any type of gland, such as an endocrine gland
What gland found in the dermis emerges through pores?
sebacious
Type of sweat gland found all over the body?
sudorifus glands (sweat) is the only sweat gland but there is a sebacious gland (oil)
What does the prefix seb- mean?
Seb, as in Sebacious, means oil. Your sebaceaus gland is more commonly known as your oil gland. Experience: Just went over it in Anatomy class
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a gland?
Dacryoadenitis means inflammation of the tear gland.
What is the root word meaning gland?
The root word meaning "gland" is "aden-" or "aden(o)-".
What is the medical term meaning sebaceous gland in the upper eyelid?
A meibomian gland is a sebaceous gland in the upper eyelid.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the parotid gland?
Parotidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the parotid gland.
What is the medical term meaning salivary gland scan?
A salivary gland scan, also called a parotid gland scan
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a gland?
Adenotomy is surgical incision into a gland.
Name of oil that secretes from scalp?
sebum sebacious oil.
What is the names of all the glands?
For all the glands * Thyroid gland and the ones behind it called the parathyroid glands * Sweat and sebacious glands * Mammary glands (breasts) * Pitutiary gland (the pea sized gland behind the front of the head near the brain) * Adrenal glands (behind/above the kidneys) * Adenoids * Thymus * In females - Bartholin's glands which are situated behind the vaginal lips (labia/vulva) * Cowper's glands in the male genital system * Prostate gland in males * Salivary * Parotid
What is the medical term meaning shrinkage of a gland with age?
Involution is the medical term meaning shrinkage of a gland with age, as with the normal developmental involution of the thymus.
