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parotid glands |
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parotid glands: see salivary glands salivary glands (săl`əvâr'ē) ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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More than half of these cases involve the major salivary glands, primarily the parotid glands. Bulimics sometimes experience swelling in the parotid glands, giving them a "chipmunk cheek" appearance. On physical examination, her bilateral parotid glands were swollen, and her left upper quadrant was tender. |
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