Associations to the word «Parotid»

Wiktionary

PAROTID, adjective. Relating to the parotid gland.
PAROTID, noun. The parotid gland.
PAROTID GLAND, noun. (anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of, and below each ear in humans.
PAROTID GLANDS, noun. Plural of parotid gland

Dictionary definition

PAROTID, adjective. Relating to or located near the parotid gland.

Wise words

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