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]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parotid_gland ]
Synonyms: parotid
Term information
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- EV:0100060
- MESH:D010306
- MA:0001585
- AAO:0010095
- Wikipedia:Parotid_gland
- VHOG:0000308
- galen:ParotidGland
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- GAID:938
- EFO:0002558
- NCIT:C12427
- CALOHA:TS-0748
- EMAPA:18537
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The mouse parotid, exorbital lacrimal gland and exocrine pancreas have similar histological appearances[ISBN:0123813611]