parotid gland
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nounDefinition of PAROTID GLAND
: a serous salivary gland situated on each side of the face below and in front of the ear
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circa 1771
parotid gland
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PAROTID GLAND
: a salivary gland that is situated on each side of the face below and in front of the ear, in humans is the largest of the salivary glands, is of pure serous type, and communicates with the mouth by the parotid duct
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