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parotid
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the largest salivary gland located in front of the ear
ó: www.gbmc.org/headandneckrehab/glossary
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parotid
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One of the three major salivary glands that supply saliva to the mouth. These glands are located in front of the ears on both sides of the face and produce mucous that travels through a glands and empties into the mouth just opposite the upper teeth on each side. These glands swell up when a patient has viral infections (ie mumps).
ó: www.pediatric-ent.com/kids/glossary.htm
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parotid f.
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an extension of the deep cervical fascia that splits to enclose the parotid gland and sends extensions into the gland that become continuous with its stroma.
ó: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library.j...
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parotid g.
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glandula parotidea.
ó: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library.j...
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parotid g., accessory
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glandula parotidea accessoria.
ó: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library.j...
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