ptyalo-, ptyal-, ptya-, pty- +

(Greek: spittle, salivia; salivary gland)

ptyalogenous
Caused by the action of saliva.
ptyalography, ptyalograph
Radiographic demonstration of the salivary ducts by means of the injection of substances opaque to x-radiation.
ptyalolith
A salivary calculus.
ptyalolithiasis
The formation or presence of a salivary calculus (concretion formed in any part of the body).
ptyalolithotomy
Incision of a salivary gland or duct for the removal of a calculus.
ptyaloreaction (s) (noun), ptyaloreactions (pl)
Any condition that results from saliva: A ptyaloreaction response to mouth secretion can be of a chemical or biological one.
ptyalorrhea
The excessive secretion of saliva.
ptyalose
A sugar found in saliva, identical with maltose.
ptyalosis
The excessive secretion of saliva.
ptyocrinous
1. Elaborating secretion in the form of granules which are eventually extruded; said of unicellular glands, as goblet cells, which secrete in this way.
2. Of or relating to secretion of a glandular product in the form of globules or granules rather than as a homogeneous fluid.
ptysis (s), ptyses (pl)
The act of spitting.
ptysma
Another term for saliva.
ptysmagogue (s) (noun), ptysmagogues (pl)
1. The spittle or muscus that is discharged from the lungs and mouth: Sam's doctor said that it was important for the ptysmagogue or phlegm to be coughed up and spit out so that he could get over his bad cold.
2. The process of expectoration: Dr. Porter told Sandra that she needed some medicine to promote the ptysmagogue to clear her lungs of mucus.

Other related saliva and/or spittle units: salivo-; sialo-; sput-.