parotid gland
Noun
Meaning
a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear
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parotid
exocrine gland
salivary gland
mandibular gland
buccal gland
ductal gland
acinar gland
parotid salivary gland
gland that produce saliva
minor salivary gland
glandular organ near the ear
largest salivary gland
lingual gland
linguomandibular gland
major salivary gland
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Examples
Parotid gland swelling usually lasts about one week.