sial

[US]/ˈsaɪəl/
[UK]/ˈsaɪəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of silicate mineral composed of silicon and aluminum; silicate layer containing silicon and aluminum
Word Forms
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Phrases & Collocations

sial gland

sialolithiasis

sialorrhea

sialic acid

sialadenitis

sialometry

sialic secretion

sialoendoscopy

sialadenectomy

sialic function

Example Sentences

the dentist examined my sial glands for any signs of infection.

excessive sial production can be a symptom of certain medical conditions.

she felt a strange sensation in her sial glands.

dry mouth can lead to reduced sial flow.

the doctor explained the function of sial in digestion.

during the exam, i learned about the role of sial in oral health.

some medications can affect sial production.

he was diagnosed with a disorder affecting his sial glands.

proper hydration helps maintain healthy sial levels.

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