pa·rot·id (p -r t  d)n. A parotid gland. adj. 1. Situated near the ear: the parotid region of the face. 2. Of or relating to a parotid gland. |
parotid [pəˈrɒtɪd]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) relating to or situated near the parotid gland
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) See parotid gland
[via French, via Latin from Greek parōtis, from para-1 (near) + -ōtis, from ous ear]
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| Adj. | 1. | parotid - relating to or located near the parotid gland |
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