Sialadenitis (also known as Sialadenitides, Adenitis, Salivary Gland): INFLAMMATION of salivary tissue (SALIVARY GLANDS), usually due to INFECTION or injuries.

NIH MeSH · D012793Diseases

Sialadenitis

Also known asSialadenitides · Adenitis, Salivary Gland · Adenitides, Salivary Gland · Salivary Gland Adenitides · Salivary Gland Adenitis · Chronic Sialadenitis · Chronic Sialadenitides · Sialadenitides, Chronic · Sialadenitis, Chronic · Salivary Gland Inflammation · Inflammation, Salivary Gland · Inflammations, Salivary Gland

Definition

INFLAMMATION of salivary tissue (SALIVARY GLANDS), usually due to INFECTION or injuries.

MeSH classification

  • C07.465.815.793

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Common questions about Sialadenitis

What does Sialadenitis mean in medicine?
INFLAMMATION of salivary tissue (SALIVARY GLANDS), usually due to INFECTION or injuries. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Sialadenitis known by any other names?
Yes. Sialadenitis is also referred to as Sialadenitides, Adenitis, Salivary Gland, Adenitides, Salivary Gland, Salivary Gland Adenitides in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Sialadenitis sit in the medical classification?
Sialadenitis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C07.465.815.793). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D012793) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗