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parotid gland
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parotid gland
a large salivary gland, in man situated in front of and below each ear
parotid gland [pə′räd·əd ′gland]
(anatomy)
The salivary gland in front of and below the external ear; the largest salivary gland in humans; a compound racemose serous gland that communicates with the mouth by Steno's duct.
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