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parotid

/pəˈrɒt.ɪd/

Traduction: Relatif à la glande parotide, la plus volumineuse des glandes salivaires, située près de l'oreille.

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adjective

/pəˈrɒt.ɪd/C2formalmedical
  • frRelatif à la glande parotide, la plus volumineuse des glandes salivaires, située près de l'oreille.

Relating to the parotid gland, the largest of the salivary glands, located near the ear.

  1. Relating to the parotid glandC1formalmedical

    Pertaining to or situated near the parotid gland, which is the largest salivary gland located in front of the ear.

    frparotidien (relatif à la glande parotide)

    • The surgeon carefully examined the parotid region for any swelling.
    • Parotid tumors can affect facial nerve function.
    • Inflammation of the parotid gland is known as parotitis.
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  • more parotid comparative form
  • most parotid superlative form