Definition of Parotid gland

1. Noun. A large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear.

Generic synonyms: Salivary Gland

Medical Definition of Parotid gland

1. A salivary gland situated in front of and below the ear. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parotid Gland

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parotid
parotid
parotidectomy
parotideomasseteric fascia
parotiditis
parotidoauricularis
parotids
parotids
parotid abscess
parotid bed
parotid branches
parotid duct
parotid fascia
parotid gland (current term)
parotid gland (current term)
parotid gland mass
parotid notch
parotid papilla
parotid recess
parotid sheath
parotid space
parotid vein
parotid veins
parotin
parotis
parotises
parotitic
parotitis
parotitis

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