parotid gland
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek παρωτίς (parōtís, “(gland) behind the ear”), from παρά (pará, “behind”) + οὖς (oûs, “ear”).
Noun[edit]
parotid gland (plural parotid glands)
- (anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of and below each ear in humans.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
salivary gland
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