parotitis

noun par·o·ti·tis \ˌpa-rō-ˈtī-təs\

Definition of PAROTITIS

: inflammation of the parotid glands; also : mumps

1822

Medical Dictionary

noun par·o·ti·tis \-ˈtīt-əs\

: inflammation and swelling of one or both parotid glands or other salivary glands (as in mumps)

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