parotid gland

noun

1. a large salivary gland, in man situated in front of and below each ear

parotid gland

/ pə-rŏt′ĭd /

1. Either of the pair of salivary glands situated below and in front of each ear.

Example Sentences

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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