parotid

Speech parts

1. parotid - Noun

2. parotid - Adjective

Meaning

Situated near the ear; -- applied especially to the salivary gland near the ear.

Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the parotid gland.

The parotid gland.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

saliva salivary parotid gland parotoid sialaden

Related terms

parotidectomy

Phrases with the word

parotid salivary gland parotid gland removed his parotid

Anagrams

dioptra partido Trapido

Examples

A contrast agent is injected into the parotid duct, which opens from the cheek into the vestibule of the mouth opposite the neck of the upper second molar tooth. Source: Internet

Testicular swelling has been documented as late as six weeks after parotid gland swelling. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

parota tree parotia parotic parotid gland parotid gland removed parotid salivary gland