parotid gland

From Ancient Greek παρωτίς (parōtís, “(gland) behind the ear”), from παρά (pará, “behind”) + οὖς (oûs, “ear”).

parotid gland (plural parotid glands)

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

• parotitis