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parotid gland
noun
- a large salivary gland, in man situated in front of and below each ear
parotid gland
/ pə-rŏt′ĭd /
- Either of the pair of salivary glands situated below and in front of each ear.
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As a matter of fact, the function of the parotid gland was not well understood at this time.
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The seat of the affection is the parotid gland which is located in front of and on a level with the ear.
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Sometimes abscess and gangrene of the inflamed parotid gland occur.
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Secondary infection of the parotid gland frequently occurs, and gives rise to a suppurative parotitis.
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Swelling of the parotid gland occasionally occurs in typhoid fever, but is much less common than in typhus.
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