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parotid

Term: parotid

Literally meaning:near the ear.”

Origin: Anc Greek
παρα-/para-(=prefix denoting near
ους/ous(genitive: ωτός/otos=of ear)

Coined/History

Definition
Parotid is the largest of the three main pairs of salivary glands, located below and in front of the ears with its duct opens into the interior of the mouth.

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