parotid gland
parotid gland
nounDefinition 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
Illustration of PAROTID GLAND
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