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parotid
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parotid
adj.
of the salivary glands located near the ear
n.
protrusion beside the ear
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Parotid gland
The parotid gland (often simply "parotid") is a major salivary gland in many animals. In humans, the two parotid glands occur under the mouth and in front of both ears. They are the largest of the salivary glands. Each parotid is wrapped around the mandibular ramus, and secretes saliva through the Stensen duct (or parotid duct) into the mouth, to facilitate mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches.
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parotid
Adjective
1. relating to or located near the parotid gland
(pertainym) parotid gland
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Parotid
(n.)
The parotid gland.
The parotid gland.
(a.)
Situated near the ear; -- applied especially to the salivary gland near the ear.
Situated near the ear; -- applied especially to the salivary gland near the ear.
(a.)
Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the parotid gland.
Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the parotid gland.
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parotid
glandă parotidă anat. = parotid gland
