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Parotitis

Description:

Parotitis refers to the inflammation of one or both parotid glands, which are the largest salivary glands located near the back of the lower jaw, in front of the ears.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: An acute or chronic inflammation of the parotid glands, often caused by a viral infection or blockage of the salivary gland ducts.

Example sentence: He was diagnosed with parotitis after experiencing swelling, pain, and fever in his cheeks.

Sense 2:

Noun: A contagious viral infection commonly known as mumps, characterized by the swelling of the parotid glands.

Example sentence: Schools often require children to get vaccinated against parotitis to prevent outbreaks of mumps.

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