parotid

parotid

形容词

1. 解剖学：耳下腺的

Definition: relating to or situated near the parotid gland.

Example: The parotid duct drains saliva from the parotid gland into the mouth.

例句：耳下腺导管将唾液从耳下腺排入口腔。

名词

1. 解剖学：耳下腺

Definition: a salivary gland situated beside the ear in humans.

Example: The parotid is the largest of the salivary glands.

例句：耳下腺是唾液腺中最大的一个。

词语辨析

parotid与salivary gland的区别在于前者指的是具体的耳下腺，而后者泛指所有的唾液腺。

词汇扩充

耳下腺（parotid gland）、腮腺（submandibular gland）、舌下腺（sublingual gland）、唾液腺（salivary gland）、分泌（secretion）、导管（duct）、唾液（saliva）、腺体（glandular）

近义词

parotidal

反义词

submandibular

柯林斯词典

parotid (adjective)

1. (anatomy) relating to or situated near the parotid gland

parotid (noun)

1. (anatomy) either of the two salivary glands, one on each side of the face, that secrete saliva into the mouth

牛津词典

parotid (adjective)

1. Relating to the parotid gland.

parotid (noun)

1. Either of a pair of large salivary glands situated just in front of the ear.

用法

形容词用法：a parotid gland

名词用法：an infection in the parotid

例句

1. The parotid duct drains saliva from the parotid gland into the mouth.
2. The parotid gland is located in front of the ear.
3. Parotid swelling can be a symptom of mumps.
4. He underwent surgery to remove a tumor in his parotid gland.
5. The parotid region can become tender and swollen during an infection.
6. Saliva produced by the parotid gland helps to break down food.
7. The parotid duct carries saliva from the parotid gland to the oral cavity.
8. Parotid tumors can be benign or malignant.
9. The doctor examined the patient's parotid gland for any abnormalities.
10. The parotid gland is responsible for producing saliva.
11. Inflammation of the parotid gland can cause pain and swelling.
12. A parotid abscess may require surgical drainage.
13. He experienced pain in his parotid region after eating sour candies.
14. The parotid glands are located near the mandible.
15. Parotid tumors can be detected through imaging tests.
16. His parotid duct was blocked, causing dry mouth.
17. The parotid region is innervated by the facial nerve.
18. She developed an infection in her parotid gland after a dental procedure.
19. Parotid swelling is a common symptom of mumps.
20. The surgeon removed the parotid tumor successfully.