parotid gland
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parotid gland
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From Ancient Greek παρωτίς (parōtís, “(gland) behind the ear”), from παρά (pará, “behind”) + οὖς (oûs, “ear”).
noun parotid glands
- Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of and below each ear in humans.
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noun salivary gland
| Español | parótida |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 耳下腺 jikasen |
| 中文 | 腮腺 sāixiàn |
| Português | glândula parótida, parótida |
| Français | parotide, glande parotide |
| Deutsch | Ohrspeicheldrüse |
| Italiano | ghiandola parotide |
| Română | glandă parotidă |
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