parotid

English

Etymology

para- + ot- + -id (near the ear)

Adjective

parotid (not comparable)

Relating to the parotid gland.

Synonyms

parotoid

Related terms

parotic

Translations

relating to the parotid gland

Irish: paróitideach
Italian: parotide

Korean: 귀밑샘 (gwimitsaem)
Lithuanian: paausinis

Noun

parotid (plural parotids)

The parotid gland.

Synonyms

parotoid

Related terms

parotidectomy

Translations

parotid gland — see parotid gland

Anagrams

dioptra, partido

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