parotid

noun

A parotid gland.

adjective

Situated near the ear.

adjective

Of or relating to a parotid gland.

noun

The parotid gland, a lobulated racemose gland situated near the ear, secreting saliva, which is poured into the mouth by a special duct.

noun

In many types of ancient Greek helmets, an ear-guard or side-guard, a piece on either side of the helmet arranged to shield the ear and the side of the head by stopping a downward blow.

Situated beside the ear; parotic or parotoid.

adjective

Situated near the ear; — applied especially to the salivary gland near the ear.

adjective

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

adjective

one of the salivary glands situated just in front of or below the ear. It is the largest of the salivary glands in man, and its duct opens into the interior of the mouth opposite the second molar of the upper jaw.

noun

The parotid gland.