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parotid gland
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parotid gland
n.
Either of the pair of salivary glands situated below and in front of each ear.
[New Latin partis, partid-, from Latin, tumor near the ear, from Greek : para-, beside; see para-1 + ous, t-, ear; see ous- in Indo-European roots.]
parotid gland
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) a large salivary gland, in man situated in front of and below each ear
parotid gland  (p-rtd)
Either of the pair of salivary glands situated below and in front of each ear.
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Noun1.parotid gland - a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime salivaparotid gland - a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear
salivary gland - any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
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