parotid

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Adjective parotid has 1 sense

parotid - relating to or located near the parotid gland

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Parotid

Noun

The parotid gland is a salivary gland located beneath the skin and in front of the ear.

Example sentence: The surgeon removed a tumor from her parotid.

Adjective

Referring to or relating to the parotid gland or the surrounding area.

Example sentence: She had a parotid infection that caused her face to swell.

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