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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