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parotitis

/ˌpær.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/

Traduction: Inflammation d'une ou des deux glandes salivaires parotides, souvent d'origine virale ou bactérienne. Peut désigner spécifiquement les oreillons.

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/ˌpær.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • frInflammation d'une ou des deux glandes salivaires parotides, souvent d'origine virale ou bactérienne. Peut désigner spécifiquement les oreillons.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of one or both parotid salivary glands.

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  1. Inflammation of the parotid glandsC1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by swelling and inflammation of one or both parotid salivary glands, often caused by infection (such as mumps) or other factors.

    frParotidite

    • The patient was diagnosed with parotitis after complaining of jaw pain and swelling.
    • Mumps is a common viral cause of parotitis in children.
    • Treatment for bacterial parotitis typically involves antibiotics and hydration.