parotid

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   relating to or situated near the parotid gland, the large salivary gland in front of and below the ear

   The scan showed swelling in the right parotid region.

2. 2
   noun

   the parotid gland

   The facial nerve passes through the parotid.

From Greek parotis ("swelling by the ear; parotid gland"), from para- ("beside") + ous, ot- ("ear").

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