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parotitis definition

paro·ti·tis (par′ə tīt′is)

noun

inflammation of the parotids; esp., the mumps

Etymology: see -itis

Related Forms:

  • parotitic par′o·tit′ic (-tit′ik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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