See Also: ptyal-(medicine)

convexity (iou) and ptyal- (medicine)


convexity (iou)



convexity noun. L16.
[Latin convexitas, from convexus: see CONVEX adjective & noun, -ITY. Cf. French convexite.]
The quality or condition of being convex. L16.
A convex curve, surface, side, or part. E17.

ptyal- (medicine)


ptyal-


The salivary glands, saliva.

See: sialo-.

Origin: G. Ptyalon