Parotid

[pә'rɒtid]

Definition

(adj.) relating to or located near the parotid gland .

Typist: Rudy--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Situated near the ear; -- applied especially to the salivary gland near the ear.

(a.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the parotid gland.

(n.) The parotid gland.

Typist: Lolita

Definition

n. the largest of the three pairs of salivary glands situated immediately in front of the ear—also Parō′tis.—adj. Parot′ic auricular situated about the outer ear.—ns. Parotidī′tis Parotī′tis inflammation of the parotic gland.

Checker: Monroe