parotis

/pærəˈtaɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an inflammation of the parotid glands.

“The patient was diagnosed with parotitis after experiencing severe swelling in her cheeks.”

2. noun

a disease characterized by inflammation of the parotid glands.

“Her doctor suspected she had parotitis after observing her symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • parotid inflammation
  • parotiditis

Antonyms

  • parotid health