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1. (n.) parotid
Also called parotid gland. a salivary gland situated below the ear.
2. (adj.) parotid
of, pertaining to, or situated near the ear.
Etymology: (1680–90; < NL parōtid- (s. of parōtis) parotid, L: tumor near the ear < Gk parōtís. See par -, oto -)
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1. (adj) parotid
relating to or located near the parotid gland
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1. (adj) parotid
situated near the ear; -- applied especially to the salivary gland near the ear.
2. (adj) parotid
of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the parotid gland
3. (noun) parotid
the parotid gland
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