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parotid Definition


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parotid
adj
    1. anatomy, medicine.
      Situated beside or near the ear.
noun
    1. A salivary gland in front of the ear.
      Form: parotid gland
Etymology: 17c: from Greek parotis, from para beside + os, otos ear.



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