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parotid gland n a salivary gland that is situated on each side of the face below and in front of the ear, in humans is the largest of the salivary glands, is of pure serous type, and communicates with the mouth by the parotid duct
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one of a pair of salivary gland situated in front of each ear. The openings of the parotid ducts (Stensen's ducts) are on the inner sides of the cheeks, opposite the second upper molar teeth.
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glandula parotidea.Medical dictionary. 2011.