parotid
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /pəˈrɒtɪd/
KK: /pəˈrɒtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Related to a specific gland located near the ear that produces saliva.
Example
The doctor examined the parotid area for any signs of swelling.
Conversation
I read an article about the parotid gland and its functions.
Oh really? I didn't know much about that before.
Yeah, it’s interesting how it’s located near the ear.
Definitely! It's amazing how our body works.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
auricular
otic
facial
Antonyms
distant
remote
unrelated
noun
Definition
A large salivary gland located near the jaw that produces saliva.
Example
The doctor examined the patient's parotid gland for any signs of swelling.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of the parotid gland?
Yeah, I think it's the one near your jaw, right?
Exactly! It's pretty important for saliva production.
Root Explanation
Parotid → It is formed from "para-" (meaning beside or near) and "otis" (from Greek "ous, otos", meaning ear). The word "parotid" refers to the gland located near the ear.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'beside' ('para-') the 'ear' ('otis') — that's why parotid refers to the gland near the ear.
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