transcription, транскрипция: [ pəˈrɔtɪd ]
adj. & n. --adj. situated near the ear. --n. (in full parotid gland) a salivary gland in front of the ear. øparotid duct a duct opening from the parotid gland into the mouth. [F parotide or L parotis parotid- f. Gk parotis -idos (as PARA-(1), ous otos ear)]