parotid gland

/pəˌrɑdəd glænd/
/pəˈrɒtɪd glænd/
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Definitions of parotid gland
  1. noun
    a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva; in human beings it is located in front of and below each ear
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    type of:
    salivary gland
    any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
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