PAROTID


Meaning of PAROTID in English

[ pə'rɒtɪd ]

■ adjective Anatomy relating to or denoting a pair of large salivary glands situated just in front of each ear.

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk parōtis , parōtid- , from para- 'beside' + ous , ōt- 'ear'.

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