| NOUN | body | parotid gland | a large salivary gland that produces 50% of daytime saliva |
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| Meaning | 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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| Broader | salivary gland | Any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion |
| Spanish | parótida | |
| Catalan | paròtide | |
| Adjectives | parotid | relating to or located near the parotid gland |
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