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parotitis Definition

paro·ti·tis (par′ə tītis)

noun

inflammation of the parotids; esp., the mumps

Etymology: see -itis

parotitis Related Forms
par′o·titic (-titik) adjective
parotitis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • acute: Bacteria causing acute bacterial parotitis include: Staphylococcus aureus ( historically the most common isolate ).
  • bacterial: Bacteria causing acute bacterial parotitis include: Staphylococcus aureus ( historically the most common isolate ).

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