parotitis
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par·o·ti·tis

noun \ˌpa-rō-ˈtī-təs\

Definition of PAROTITIS

: inflammation of the parotid glands; also : mumps

First Known Use of PAROTITIS

1822

par·o·ti·tis

noun \-ˈtīt-əs\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PAROTITIS

1
: inflammation and swelling of one or both parotid glands or other salivary glands (as in mumps)
2

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