parotid gland
English
Etymology
From Greek παρωτίς (stem παρωτιδ-) : (gland) behind the ear < παρά - pará : behind, and οὖς - ous (stem ὠτ-, ōt-) : ear
Noun
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
Translations
salivary gland
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