parotid
pa·rot·id
adj \pə-ˈrä-təd\Definition of PAROTID
: of or relating to the parotid gland
See Origin of PAROTID
New Latin parotid-, parotis parotid gland, from Latin, tumor near the ear, from Greek parōtid-, parōtis, from para- + ōt-, ous ear — more at ear
First Known Use: 1687
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