parotidean

  • 1parotidean — pa·rot·i·de·an (pə rot″ĭ deґən) pertaining to the parotid gland …

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  • 2parotid — parotidean, adj. /peuh rot id/, Anat. n. 1. Also called parotid gland. a salivary gland situated at the base of each ear. adj. 2. of, pertaining to, or situated near either parotid. [1680 90; < NL parotid (s. of parotis) parotid gland; L: tumor&#8230; …

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