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(anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of, and below each ear in humans.

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parotid gland

Source Word

parotid gland

(anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of, and below each ear in humans.

Japanese Meaning

耳下腺

The surgeon carefully examined the swollen parotid gland before deciding on a biopsy.

外科医は、生検を決める前に腫れている耳下腺を慎重に診察した。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) Either of a pair of salivary glands located in front of, and below each ear in humans.

parotid glands

（ plural ）