parotid gland

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek παρωτίς (parōtís, “(gland) behind the ear”), from παρά (pará, “behind”) + οὖς (oûs, “ear”).

Noun

parotid gland (plural parotid glands)

  1. (anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of and below each ear in humans.

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