NCIt definition : The largest of the three paired salivary glands, located in front of the ear.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: The salivary gland located adjacent to the ear.; UBERON: The parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands. It is found wrapped
around the mandibular ramus, and it secretes saliva through Stensen's duct into the
oral cavity, to facilitate mastication and swallowing. [WP,unvetted].;