An instrument for compressing the ducts of the parotid glands (Stensen's duct) in order to keep back the saliva during dental operations. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: sten′ō-kom-pres′ŏr, ōr Definitions: 1. An instrument for compressing the ducts of the parotid glands (Stensen duct) in order to keep back the saliva during dental operations.